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STARLIGHT ANIMAL RESCUE by Dandi Daley Mackall

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Dakota Brown --- an almost 16-year-old who loves making lists to feel in control. She has already run away from seven foster homes.

Ms. Bean --- a friendly and kindhearted social worker who transports Dakota to her next home.

Neil Ramsey --- a former foster kid who promises to help Dakota run from her newest foster home.

Dr. Annie Coolidge --- an oncologist surgeon who also runs the Starlight Animal Rescue where Dakota will be living.

Chester Coolidge --- a stay-at-home husband to Annie, dubbed “Popeye” by the family.

Hank Coolidge --- Annie and Chester’s likable teen son.

Katharine (Kat) --- Annie and Chester’s foster daughter who is suffering from cancer.

Wes Williams (Mad Dog) --- a 14-year-old girl whose mom is a drug addict.

Guinevere La Roche --- a spoiled daughter who owns a horse named Lancelot.

Winnie the Horse Gentler --- runs the Pet Helpline and emails the teens with horse advice.

Catman --- a friend of Winnie’s who is a whiz with cats and emails the teens with cat advice.

Wanda --- runs the Nice Animal Shelter.

Doc Jim --- runs the Tri-County Animal Clinic.

George (Georgette) Coolidge --- Popeye Coolidge’s feisty mom.

Eddy Barker --- a dog whisperer who gives the kids dog training advice.

Miss Golf --- the activity director at the Nice Manor.

Buddy --- a wheelchair-bound friend of Georgette Coolidge.

Wes’s mom --- soon to be released from rehab for a drug problem.

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