Lily: A True Story of Courage and the Joplin Tornado

Lily: A True Story of Courage and the Joplin Tornado by Carolyn Mueller. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781935806677.

Lily calls Joplin, Missouri, home. A boisterous Weimaraner with super smarts and an incredible sniffer, Lily is trained to be a search and rescue dog. One day Lily becomes very sick. She survives a mysterious illness with the help of veterinarians and her owner/best friend Tara by her side. Lilys recovery is a miracle, but her challenges are far from over. A mere month later, Joplin is hit by a massive tornado that runs smack through the center of the city. The tornado leaves a changed town in its wake. Lilys bravery and resilience are put to the test, as she is called upon to help put her city back together, piece by piece. Join Lily as she lives right, trains hard and fights the good fight. This is a true story of hope and hometown heroes, celebrating the courageous spirit of a city and very special dog. For ages 8-12.