Lila and Hadley

Lila and Hadley by Kody Keplinger is an illustrated edition published by Scholastic, Incorporated in 2020, featuring 256 pages in English. This story follows Hadley, a girl grappling with anger and significant life changes, including her mother’s incarceration and her own vision loss. Amidst her struggles, Hadley encounters Lila, an abandoned dog at a local rescue, and their connection becomes a pivotal part of their journeys toward healing and understanding.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of friendship, family dynamics, and the challenges of new experiences. As Hadley attempts to train Lila and navigate her own mobility issues, the story delves into the emotional landscapes of both characters. The book addresses social themes and disabilities, highlighting the transformative power of companionship and forgiveness.
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Can a lost girl save a found dog? Find out in this unforgettable story about discovering true friendship, finding home, and the possibilities of forgiveness.
Hadley is angry about a lot of things: Her mom going to jail. Having to move to another state to live with her older sister, Beth, even though they haven’t spoken in five years. Leaving her friends and her school behind. And going blind.
But then Hadley meets Lila.
Lila is an abandoned dog who spends her days just quietly lying around at the local dog rescue where Beth works. She doesn’t listen to directions or play with the other dogs or show any interest in people. So when Lila comes and sits by Hadley (which is hardly anything, but it’s more than she’s done with others), Beth thinks maybe Hadley can help Lila. She tells Hadley they’ll bring Lila home as a foster dog and Hadley can teach her to follow commands, walk on a leash, and be more of a people dog so she’ll be ready to be adopted.
Only working with Lila is harder than Hadley thought, and so is the mobility training she starts taking to help with her failing vision. It feels like Lila is too stubborn to train and like learning to use a cane is impossible. But unless Hadley can help Lila, she’ll never be adopted into a home. If Hadley could just let go of her anger, she might be able to save Lila… and herself.
New York Times bestselling author Kody Keplinger weaves an unforgettable story about discovering true friendship, finding home, and the possibilities of forgiveness.
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