Spotting a beautiful but frightened stray collie on his way to school, Charles, a boy who helps foster puppies along with his parents and sister, endeavors to win the skittish little dog's trust so that she can find a home with Charles' family. Original. Simultaneous eBook., When Charles notices a stray collie on his way to school, the Petersons take in the skittish dog and help it learn to love and be loved.