What the Dog Knows

In "The Summer I Drowned," Naomi's dog Diesel returns from the afterlife to save her from her troubled life. But no matter how hard she tries, the time and date keep resetting to July 1 at 4:30, making her wonder if her time is running out.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2022
Publisher: Dundurn Group Ltd

Its Naomis worst summer ever. Her dog,Diesel,died. Dad lost his job. Mom and Dad split up. The family is broke,and Naomi is stuck babysitting when she planned to take swimming lessons. Then Naomis sometime-friend Morgan convinces her to jump off a dock. On July 1 at precisely 4:30,when Naomi drowns,destiny shifts.
Naomi awakes a week earlier to Diesel talking to her. Through his canine counsel,he wants to show her how to fix things. “I can save you,” he barks. But no matter how often Naomi resets her watch,the time and date keep flipping back to July 1 at 4:30,which makes her wonder:
Is my time running out?

Naomi is in a difficult situation as her dog Diesel has returned from the afterlife with a mission to save her. Her summer has been filled with personal struggles, including the loss of her dog, her father's job loss, her parents' divorce, and her inability to attend swimming lessons due to babysitting responsibilities. One day, Naomi's friend Morgan convinces her to jump off a dock, which leads to her drowning on July 1 at precisely 4:30.

When Naomi awakes, she finds herself a week earlier, with Diesel still talking to her. Diesel claims to have the power to save her and offers his canine counsel to help her fix the problems in her life. However, Naomi is skeptical and wonders if her time is running out.

Throughout the story, Naomi tries to reset her watch and change the course of events, but the time and date keep flipping back to July 1 at 4:30. This leads her to question whether there is truly a way to save herself and her family from their current predicament.

The story explores themes of loss, resilience, and the power of friendship. Naomi must confront her personal demons and find the courage to face her challenges in order to save herself and her family. Diesel's presence and his unwavering loyalty provide her with the support and guidance she needs to overcome her obstacles and make positive changes in her life.

In conclusion, "Diesel's Return from the Afterlife" is a powerful and thought-provoking story that explores the complexities of life and the potential for redemption. It reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future and that the power of love and friendship can help us overcome even the most difficult obstacles.

ISBN-13: 9781459749894