When 11-year-old William goes to the pound, he picks out the perfect dog right away: a big, silky, yellow lab. When they get home, Riley acts as if he has lived with William all his life. The boy promises to always keep his dog safe. But when Riley chases a neighbor's aging horse, the animal control officer takes him away. According to local law, Riley must be destroyed. Now William has just 21 days to save his beloved dog. In a town where opinions about animals are deeply divided, it isn't going to be easy. Eve Bunting has written over 150 picture books and novels for children and young adults. Her works, including Jumping the Nail and The Wall have been chosen as ALA Notable Books and have received many other awards.