Huck Author:Janet Elder For years, Janet Elder said no to her son's desperate pleas for a dog - even managing to hold firm after his heartrending PowerPoint presentation featuring a happy family with a dog alongside a miserable family without one. Living in a tiny apartment and juggling demanding jobs, there was just no room in their lives for a dog. Then, Janet was di... more »agnosed with breast cancer and everything changed. After months of gruelling treatment, granting Michael's wish with a sweet, mischievous poodle called Huck seems the perfect antidote - an affirmation of life. But when Janet's treatment finally allowed the family to take a vacation, little Huck had to be left behind. In less than 24 hours Huck had slipped through his minder's fence and run away. Broken-hearted, the family flew back immediately to find him. Moved by their plight, everyone in the small town of Ramsey unites in a desperate race against the clock to find him. Searching for a tiny puppy in densely wooded areas in freezing conditions becomes an incredible test of faith. Huck's story - and those of the bravery and tenacity of strangers who came together to rescue him - is a moving reminder that few things unite people more than a shared love of man's best friend. 'A story of how healing the love of a pet can be and of faith that good things can still happen when people pull together - a true, feel-good read.' Patricia Cornwell« less