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Finding Asher
"Where is my son?" Asher's mother screamed as they loaded her husband's body into the ambulance.
Five miles up the trail, Asher was going deeper into the wilderness. His compulsive need for routine, hike to the lake at the same time on the same trail with the same gear, is now amplified by his father's last wish, to find their friend and deliver supplies.
In Lincoln, Wyoming, fourteen-year-old Caleb (Finding Search and Rescue Dog Book I) is stunned when the sheriff asks him to urgently bring search dog "Boo" to find Asher. When they find Asher near the lake, the adventure is just beginning. Asher insists on staying "lost" so he can connect with an off-the-grid survivalist. Then a woman in a wheel chair helps them all stay out of trouble with the law.
Finding Asher is a story of resilience and the driving need for belonging, as Caleb and Boo search the wilderness and survive the with the help of people with autism, mental illness, and physical disabilities.
Five miles up the trail, Asher was going deeper into the wilderness. His compulsive need for routine, hike to the lake at the same time on the same trail with the same gear, is now amplified by his father's last wish, to find their friend and deliver supplies.
In Lincoln, Wyoming, fourteen-year-old Caleb (Finding Search and Rescue Dog Book I) is stunned when the sheriff asks him to urgently bring search dog "Boo" to find Asher. When they find Asher near the lake, the adventure is just beginning. Asher insists on staying "lost" so he can connect with an off-the-grid survivalist. Then a woman in a wheel chair helps them all stay out of trouble with the law.
Finding Asher is a story of resilience and the driving need for belonging, as Caleb and Boo search the wilderness and survive the with the help of people with autism, mental illness, and physical disabilities.
147 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 2, 2023
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November 20, 2023
Good Story But Could Be Better
I read the first book of this series and really enjoyed it. These books are geared toward middle school-aged children, I think. This book was certainly written for those younger than 'young adult'. This book is not that long, but I really struggled to finish it. Some parts were interesting and then became aimless. Some parts were like slogging through molasses. It all came together well in the end. I had major issues with the way the author explained some things and the way he portrayed some characters. He mentions a 'calving sow'. Sows do not calves, they farrow and cows calve. However, all mammals give birth. He also mentions that farm couple 'killing a cow to eat'. Farmers butcher, slaughter, or harvest, but never kill. They also rarely eat cows, they prefer steers. He also perpetuates the myth about cops and donuts. In truth, they like open-all-night places to get coffee and some of those are cafes while others are donut shops. Then, he portrays the Forest Service Rangers and caricatures of poor law enforcement and even calls the head ranger a 'Dudley-Do-Right' as a slam. I have no tolerance for teaching children the disrespect of anyone through the books they read. I was hoping that this book would be more like the first with plenty about the dog to mitigate the angst of the child. But, sadly, no. The story features a 26-year-old man as a 'boy' through the entire thing. There is an excellent portrayal of people who are wheelchair-bound, which is a good thing. I know that I am being a bit picky about some of my complaints. I am very aware of how using one word over another causes bias in the reader. Fictional stories for children should not encourage bias or stereotypes.
I read the first book of this series and really enjoyed it. These books are geared toward middle school-aged children, I think. This book was certainly written for those younger than 'young adult'. This book is not that long, but I really struggled to finish it. Some parts were interesting and then became aimless. Some parts were like slogging through molasses. It all came together well in the end. I had major issues with the way the author explained some things and the way he portrayed some characters. He mentions a 'calving sow'. Sows do not calves, they farrow and cows calve. However, all mammals give birth. He also mentions that farm couple 'killing a cow to eat'. Farmers butcher, slaughter, or harvest, but never kill. They also rarely eat cows, they prefer steers. He also perpetuates the myth about cops and donuts. In truth, they like open-all-night places to get coffee and some of those are cafes while others are donut shops. Then, he portrays the Forest Service Rangers and caricatures of poor law enforcement and even calls the head ranger a 'Dudley-Do-Right' as a slam. I have no tolerance for teaching children the disrespect of anyone through the books they read. I was hoping that this book would be more like the first with plenty about the dog to mitigate the angst of the child. But, sadly, no. The story features a 26-year-old man as a 'boy' through the entire thing. There is an excellent portrayal of people who are wheelchair-bound, which is a good thing. I know that I am being a bit picky about some of my complaints. I am very aware of how using one word over another causes bias in the reader. Fictional stories for children should not encourage bias or stereotypes.
February 24, 2025
This is an amazing book and you feel good after you read it. Asher is alone in the mountains and being autistic a search and rescue is sent out to find him. The only handler the town is away so Caleb is asked to go with Boo since this is truly a life and death situation. When Caleb and Boo finally find Asher they must find a way to communicate with him....enter the 'elf'. If you find yourself mid book reading all about Marianna don't worry she is a vital part of the story (I actually checked to see if I was still reading the same book!) While there are other S/R teams helping to search there is a group that does not seem to be a real part of them and they have guns. Various membrs of the town pull together to help Ashe,Caleb , Boo and elf and bring them to safety! What a great ending!!!!!
March 15, 2025
Loved it
So so so so so enjoyable, interesting, insightful, even educational. Its special people who do this work and in do this he has the talent to also articulate these stories so well
So so so so so enjoyable, interesting, insightful, even educational. Its special people who do this work and in do this he has the talent to also articulate these stories so well
August 5, 2025
Great dog stories
Can't recommend more strongly than 5 stars but wish I could. Love these heartwarming stories of Boo the dog and the great cast of characters.
Can't recommend more strongly than 5 stars but wish I could. Love these heartwarming stories of Boo the dog and the great cast of characters.
May 2, 2025
awesome read
I really enjoyed this book. Learned a lot too. I am a dog lover by heart n cherish all the ones that have entered my life over a period of 67 yrs. They should made a difference in my life
I really enjoyed this book. Learned a lot too. I am a dog lover by heart n cherish all the ones that have entered my life over a period of 67 yrs. They should made a difference in my life
November 2, 2023
Caleb and Boo Together Again
Although this is listed as YA, adults shouldn't miss this book because it deals with adult life issues. This is not exactly a sequel to the first book, Finding Caleb, as it takes place a few years earlier but it's the story of another search & rescue undertaken by Boo and Caleb. Besides the search and rescue aspect, this one also takes on the stigma and difficulties faced by the disabled, physically or mentally, and the unhoused in our communities. These difficult topics are covered with grace, understanding, and respect for differences. I appreciate the author's willingness to tackle these issues with compassion and dignity when so many folks prefer to look the other way. No one should feel invisible.
Having read the first book, I was prepared to shed a couple of tears with this one. What I wasn't prepared for was to be completely undone by the final two pages...I lost it. Caleb and Boo's unfailing humanity did me in. I highly recommend this exciting and moving book.
Although this is listed as YA, adults shouldn't miss this book because it deals with adult life issues. This is not exactly a sequel to the first book, Finding Caleb, as it takes place a few years earlier but it's the story of another search & rescue undertaken by Boo and Caleb. Besides the search and rescue aspect, this one also takes on the stigma and difficulties faced by the disabled, physically or mentally, and the unhoused in our communities. These difficult topics are covered with grace, understanding, and respect for differences. I appreciate the author's willingness to tackle these issues with compassion and dignity when so many folks prefer to look the other way. No one should feel invisible.
Having read the first book, I was prepared to shed a couple of tears with this one. What I wasn't prepared for was to be completely undone by the final two pages...I lost it. Caleb and Boo's unfailing humanity did me in. I highly recommend this exciting and moving book.
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