An unforgettable novel about the power of friendship and kindness by the New York Times bestselling author of Pay It Forward .
Their unexpected connection might be the saving grace that Zoe thought she\'d lost, that Connor needs, and that Lucas has been running toward..
It\'s either the best or worst idea he\'s ever had, but Lucas isn\'t giving up on Zoe or Connor.
But Lucas doesn\'t want her to go, and he sees an opportunity to bring more than one friend back into the light.
She wants out.
She doesn\'t want to be saved.
Closed off and haunted by a tragic past, Zoe has given up.
Lucas finds unusual peace in running with the dogs, and eventually he meets their owner, Zoe Dinsmore.
And the dogs run with him.
Frightened, he runs.
There he discovers an isolated cabin and two huge dogs.
To find relief from the chaos, Lucas takes long, meandering walks, and one day he veers into the woods.
And his best friend, Connor, is struggling with his own family issues.
His embattled parents are locked in a never-ending war.
His brother is fighting in Vietnam.
In the summer of 1969, fourteen-year-old Lucas Painter carries a huge weight on his shoulders.
An unforgettable novel about the power of friendship and kindness by the New York Times bestselling author of Pay It Forward
