How I Got a Life and a Dog

<P>Nicky Flynn&#8217;s life just got a whole lot harder.

His parents are going through a messy divorce, and as a result he&#8217;s starting a new life, in a new city, in a new school.

Now his mom has brought home Reggie, a German shepherd from the animal shelter.

At first Nicky isn&#8217;t sure about Reggie, but soon he discovers that Reggie&#8212;who used to be a seeing-eye dog&#8212;is a true friend he can rely on.

But when Nick tries to reconnect with his dad, he puts everything on the line, including the life of his new best friend.</P> <p>Art Corriveau is a brilliant voice in middle-grade fiction, and <I>How I Got a Life and a Dog </I>is a heartfelt and honest look at the effects of divorce and the wonders of friendship.</P>