Stella | 14 State Award Nominations - Best Book of the Year (Best Friends Dog Tales)

Stella is a heartwarming story of a special dog who must find the courage to overcome her fears in order to help save a young girl with epilepsy.

Told from Stella's perspective, this tale follows a beagle named Stella as she retires from her job as a working dog after missing an explosive scent during a routine security inspection.

Despite her anxiety, Stella is given a second chance when a young girl named Cloe wants to adopt her.

When Stella smells a strange chemical inside Cloe's body, she knows it could be the sign of an impending seizure.

With no way to warn her new family without being mistaken for having an anxiety attack, Stella must use her powerful nose to save the girl's life.

Will she be able to overcome her fears and prove herself as a new kind of service dog? Find out in this inspiring tale of bravery and determination.