Dodger and Me

Dodger and Me follows a boy and his dog through the ordinary battles of growing up—conflicts with friends, a stubborn sense of isolation, and a family that’s always a little bigger than it seems. When a late-night prank spirals into consequence, they must navigate apologies, loyalties, and the small, stubborn truth that sometimes courage is simply showing up again when you don’t feel ready. The story moves through school windows and sidewalk conversations, turning everyday moments into a ledger of trust and a celebration of the quiet bravery it takes to be honest with the ones you love.

Sonnenblick's Dodger and Me sits squarely in the heart of middle-grade life, weaving humor, family, and schoolyard stakes into a brisk, heartwarming arc that keeps its pulse on what matters to kids: friendship, honesty, and finding your voice. The series threads together moments of ordinary life—bus rides, science fairs, misunderstandings with friends—with the minor miracle of a dog who nudges a boy toward better choices and bigger courage. Its tone blends warmth with wit, allowing readers to laugh and ache in equal measure as the stakes stay personal rather than spectacular.