Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship by Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes. Illustrated by Scott Magoon. Candlewick, 2018. Children's picture book.
This heart warming picture book tells the story of a young girl who is injured and gets a service dog. While the girl heals, the dog is learning skills that will help her. The text is child friendly and honest, even when the girl loses most of both her legs. It alternates from the dog's point of view and the girl's point of view. By the end, the duo are happy with each other and their lives.
At the end, a note explains that this adapted tale is really the author's own story. Injured in the 2013 Boston bombing, she really does get a dog named Rescue. The illustrations are lovely and enhance the text. Check illustrator Scott Magoon's website for a video of the authors and Rescue and one with him: http://scottmagoon.com/rescue-jessica
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