Micah's Wish

<p><strong>Micah is a German Shepherd puppy who dreams of being a hero.</strong> Anita is a twelve-year-old girl whose world turns dark after a devastating accident. Together they embark on a journey of <strong>perseverance determination and self-discovery.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>A heartwarming story about courage friendship and overcoming life's challenges-ideal for young readers navigating journeys of their own.</strong></p><p></p><p>Micah worries about the future-<strong>what kind of hero can a gentle German Shepherd be?</strong> His littermates wrestle roughhouse and tease him for preferring to chase butterflies. Then he fails police school-he excels in obedience but <strong>refuses to attack.</strong> Sent home in disgrace he believes he'll never have a purpose. But when he must protect the farm and his family from armed rustlers he discovers that <strong>true bravery isn't about aggression-it's about standing up for what's right.</strong></p><p></p><p>Micah's journey doesn't end there. Instead of becoming a police dog he begins training as a <strong>guide dog-one of the most challenging and noble roles a dog can have.</strong> By the time he meets Anita he has already learned that <strong>courage comes in many forms.</strong></p><p></p><p>Meanwhile Anita is struggling to rebuild her confidence. After losing her sight in an accident involving a stray dog she withdraws <strong>afraid to trust and unsure how to navigate a sighted world.</strong> The cane she relies on makes her feel <strong>vulnerable and exposed-an easy target for bullies.</strong> Her parents suggest a guide dog but <strong>Anita is terrified.</strong></p><p></p><p>Their worlds collide when they're paired as a team. <strong>Micah must prove he can be the guide and protector Anita needs and Anita must face her trauma and learn to trust the very creature she fears and blames for changing her life.</strong></p><p></p><p>Together they embark on a journey of <strong>trust determination and unconditional love-one that leads them somewhere neither ever expected: to a place where blind children can learn to ride ponies proving there are no limits to what they can do.</strong></p><p></p><p>With a <strong>diverse cast of characters and beautiful illustrations</strong> <em>Micah's Wish</em> encourages <strong>inclusion empathy and resilience</strong> reflecting the real-world challenges many children face today.</p><p></p><p>Readers who enjoyed <em>Because of Winn-Dixie</em> and <em>The One and Only Ivan</em> will love <em>Micah's Wish</em>-an unforgettable story filled with <strong>warmth adventure and hope.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>For ages 8-14 <em>Micah's Wish</em> is an inspiring beautifully illustrated chapter book. </strong>Themes of <strong>disability awareness perseverance and the extraordinary connection between humans and animals </strong>make this story an <strong>excellent addition to bookstore school and library collections.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Published by Skyward Storytellers an independent press dedicated to inclusive and educational fiction and nonfiction for children teens and adults. As a publisher Skyward spotlights strong underrepresented voices of writers and authors from communities too often silenced or overlooked. Our catalog highlights survivors of trauma people with disabilities and individuals navigating systemic injustice bringing forward stories that illuminate resilience justice and the shared human experience.</strong></p>