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In the standalone prequel to The Spotted Dog Last Seen, an awkward friendship builds as sixth graders Loyola and Trevor complete a dog-walking community service project. Concern for an elderly man and his missing dog and Trevor's mixed emotions about his family's frequent moves propel the quiet story. Believable, interesting characters will attract both mystery fans and readers of the first book.