Found!

By Mari Corso

FOUND

A Heartwarming Middle Grade Dog Story About Friendship, Family, and Finding Where You Belong

She swore she'd never make another friend...

Then a lost dog found her.

FOUND is a heartfelt middle grade novel filled with humor and mystery-perfect for readers who love stories about dogs, friendship, and starting over.

Twelve-year-old Livia Flores is used to being the new kid. As part of a military family, she goes wherever her dad's Army orders send them-ready or not. Each move means new schools, new faces, and another painful goodbye. This time, she makes a promise: no more getting attached.

No new friends. No exceptions.

Then a scruffy, nameless dog follows her home.

Taking him in is a terrible idea-but leaving him isn't an option. Soon, Livia is caught in Operation Hide-the-Dog-a secret plan filled with early mornings, close calls, and one loyal companion who refuses to be ignored.

But finding the dog's owner means doing the one thing she fears most.

As the search intensifies, Livia faces an impossible choice:

protect her heart... or risk it again.

Because helping Duncan find his owner means losing him-and this time, she's not sure she can survive another goodbye.

Perfect for fans of Because of Winn-Dixie, Wish, and Shiloh, FOUND is a warm, uplifting story about belonging, resilience, and the courage to let yourself be seen again.

If your child loves dog stories, middle-grade fiction, and heartwarming adventures, don't wait-grab your copy of FOUND today.

Why readers love this book:

Dog story for kids ages 8-12Middle grade fiction with animalsFriendship and making new friendsFinding home and belongingMilitary family storyUplifting and relatable

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1953263453
• ISBN13: 9781953263452
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Relevant Publishers LLC
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7