Madeline Finn is training her dog Star to become a therapy dog. After weeks of training, the two of them, along with Mom and Bonnie the library dog, are off to Walker Oaks, a retirement community where Star will take his tests to become an official therapy dog. As they navigate the challenges involved and make new friends along the way, however, Madeline can’t stop thinking about the elderly resident man in a wheelchair who never smiles. Is there something she and Star can do? A story of empathy and perseverance that explores the dog training process and provides a realistic example of a young person making a difference. Perfect for dog lovers and those who cherish a story with a happy ending.