I requested this for consideration for Book Riot's All the Books podcast for its release date. After sampling several books out this week, I decided to go with a different book for my review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book, as this book has already been published, I will not share my review on Netgalley at this time.

I loved this book!!! it was a very heart warming book about to very unalike people coming together and bonding over something so sweet.

This middle grade story was awesome and I enjoyed reading it. The narration was light, the characters were quirky and fun, the elements of friendship and adventure were played well, and of course the book cover is enchanted.

This one is fairly emotionally complex fora middle grade novel. Our protagonists are vastly different both in their attitude and their life experience. Both are outsiders but express their difference in opposite ways - quiet contemplation and explosive temper. The apparently unloved dog is a catalyst for both kids as they see themselves reflected in this animal's situation. And the reader, along with both kids, is able to explore the perception of love and family in a safer lower stakes way. The resolution is realistic - no perfect happy ever after but a reasonable shift in circumstance.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-ARC of this novel.

For me this book was fine. I really liked the characters, but the story didn't grab me. I think some kids will love it, and hope it finds its audience.

This is a lovely story that doesn't shy away from telling what's 'true.' I am a sucker for middle grade book featuring a dog (because most of the time I can count on the dog to make it to the end of the book, not always the case with adult reads). I went into this book not quite knowing what to expect and was impressed by some of the themes and storylines Springstubb tackled. That being said, I'd recommend pre-reading if you or your child are sensitive to any of these topics: animal abuse/neglect, a parentified child/single parent household, mentions of military/combat, children in dangerous situations, and adoption. This could be a really great family read together, as it would spark great discussion, but if your child is reading solo I'd recommend it for upper elementary and middle school. Tough in places, but very good and very hopeful!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and the author for let me read this ebook in exchange of an honest review.

Una historia muy tierna, de esas que es bueno leer de vez en cuando para alegrar el corazón.

Looking for True, nos cuenta la historia desde el punto de vista de dos chicos de entre 12 y 13 años. Gladis, quien ama el correcto uso de las palabras y sus curiosos significados, y Jude un pequeño que prefiere no hablar tanto, desea que su madre de enorgullezca de él y trata de madurar a la fuerza por ello.
A estos chicos los reunirá Pookie, una perrita que necesita de alguien que le brinde amor y cuidado. ¿Podrán hacerlo estos niños tan distintos? Pues les va a costar bastante, tener una mascota sin que en tu casa te den permiso de tenerla, es complicado. Y todo se complica más aún cuando esa mascota le pertenece a alguien más.

Los invito a leer este viaje de amistad, cariño, responsabilidad, y fuertes lazos familiares. Lo recomiendo mucho.

I liked this book a lot. The friendship between the characters really struck home with me. Overall I was thoroughly impressed and give this book a B+

Tricia Springstubb never disappoints. Her writing is so rich that the setting and characters never fail to come alive.

When Gladys and Jude connect over a sad little dog who needs some love, it turns out it wasn't just the dog who needed something. Sometimes people can surprise you. And sometimes, the things we see as our biggest failings are really our greatest strengths.

This book is full of disappointments and relatable situations. But it's also full of hope and good advice. It's full of characters who are perfectly imperfect, and I savored every page. The point of view switches between Gladys and Jude, and wow, I hurt for both of them. But even through the hard things, and the bad choices, I was rooting for them both to find what they needed as they plowed forward as best they could.

A book worth enjoying again and again. Highly recommend!

A huge thanks to Holiday House for my complimentary copy all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

The book tells the story of two eleven year old's (Gladys and Jude) who are so different but come from the same town. Gladys is an expressive butterfly while Jude prefers to keep words to themselves but two unlikely people always make the best of peers. Their love for Pookie who they think is being mistreated brings them to work together and hopefully become friends. The book is told in alternating voices and touches on self -expression, teamwork, friendship , family and beliefs. Looking for True can inspire the best of us to search within for the goodness that we all have and we must all read it.



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Heartwarming book about Jude and Gladys seeing a dog that Gladys names True Blue and not wanting to turn their backs on her when they see her with an unhappy owner and True gives them both sad looks. The trouble is Gladys’ dad is allergic to dogs, and Jude’s mom can’t afford a dog. Can they rescue True?

Looking for True is a really sweet story with the message that you never know what someone else is going through. The story is well crafted, and the characters are believable. A great read for middle grade readers.

This story had the found family trope that I really loved. It was a really beautiful book about friends, family and of course a dog. Every story is better with a dog. I loved it. I will definitely recommend it.

This is a really lovely book! I adored Jude and Gladys and their friendship. I really liked the family dynamics, we see a single mother and a family that adopted. I liked the look at adoption and the doubts Gladys had and how her family reassured her.
Our sweet dog, True Blue/Pookie, brings them all together.
A beautiful story of friendship and family.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC!