Erin Soderberg Downing

The third book in my animal rescue series was inspired by my own dog, Walter, who passed away last year....and the illustrator and designer used a picture of Wally as inspiration for the cover art! I want to hug him!

This book is super sweet, and gave me an excuse to meet with lots of therapy and service dog teams to do my research. Nothing better than calling a meeting with a dog "work!" I can't wait for everyone to meet my best boy, Walter.

My next standalone middle grade adventure - A LIGHT IN THE DARK - will be published in May 2027!

In this alternating and intertwined historical fiction novel that crosses generations and spans decades, three kids connected by a Great Lakes shipwreck and lighthouse each face their own journey for survival while the fate of their family and future hang in the balance.

The fourth book in my JUST LIKE HOME series will be in stores January 5, 2027, and it's all about Ruby and Henry's efforts to help rescue a litter of abandoned fox kits!

This book was so much fun to research, as it gave me the opportunity to meet with a bunch of different wildlife rescue groups!