A Dog Called Namaan by Susan Barnett Braun

What an adorable story! A girl with a desire for a dog of her own. Ateacher grieving the loss of her own pet. Parents striving to instillin their daughter a sense of responsibility. And a Sunday Schoolteacher who helps bring them all together.

Ms. Braun has written afantastic story and has woven in morals and Bible verses without comingacross as "preachy" or condescending. Being an animal lover, I don'tusually like stories where an animal dies, but through the devastatingcircumstances in the book, an even greater miracle takes place.Additionally, the book shows children that God can use them, no mattertheir age. He only requires their willingness, which Megan is willingto offer.

The book was easy to read and understand, yetentertaining enough to keep the attention of less-eager readers. Irecommend it for children of all ages since even the younger ones whomay not be able to read it for themselves would enjoy the story itself.Yes, if I were still teaching, this book would definitely be on theshelf in my classroom.