DANETTE VIGILANTE
PACK OF HEARTS
Pack of Hearts is an illustrated chapter book for ages 7 to 9 about kindness, courage, and the family we choose.
Slick is a gentle dog living in a junkyard when he meets Luna, a sweet poodle who has been separated from her mother. Wanting to help but unsure how, Slick gathers a small but determined pack: Athena, a sharp-eyed cat; Goodboy, a polite and steady pup; and Link, a tiny Chihuahua with bravery far bigger than his size.
Together, they follow clues and search for answers, leading them to a surprising place where compassion opens the door to second chances. Along the way, they discover that courage grows stronger when it is shared and that small acts of kindness can change lives.
Warm, accessible, and full of heart, Pack of Hearts is perfect for classrooms, libraries, and read-alouds.
“A heartwarming adventure that will tug at your heartstrings.”
-NetGalley reviewer
“This would make a great read-aloud at home or in the classroom.”
-NetGalley reviewer
About Danette Vigilante
Danette Vigilante grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and continues to call New York City home. Her newest book, Pack of Hearts, was inspired by the true story of Scout, a shelter dog in Michigan whose determination to find where he belonged captured her heart.
She is the author of several books for young readers, including The Sand Beneath the Waves and Tia Lugo Speaks No Evil, which earned a Moonbeam Children’s Book Award Gold Medal, a Bronze Medal from the Independent Publisher Book Awards for multicultural fiction, and an Honorable Mention at the International Latino Book Awards. Her other works include The Trouble with Half a Moon, a Sunshine State Young Readers Award nominee, and Saving Baby Doe, named to the New York Public Library’s 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing list.
A longtime advocate for literacy, Danette engages young readers through school visits and hosts a Little Free Library in front of her New York City home.
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