You Can Call Me Clover: A Dog Rescue Story

"A satisfying, anytime book about a very special dog that celebrates what it truly means to find one’s 'home'!" -- Jennifer Rees, Children's Book Editor

It can be hard to trust a boy in the alley when you're an abandoned dog, but new bonds can drive much-needed change for both dogs and humans.

Clover, a young Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, is searching for three things: freedom, adventure, and trash containers. Meanwhile, sixteen-year-old Logan is looking for love with his first crush, Kylie, while trying to avoid three things: his father, work drama, and his own awkward behavior. Once Logan finds Clover in an alley after work, he takes her to a nearby canine rescue.

While Clover does her best to navigate her changing environment, Logan's relationship with Kylie progresses as they volunteer together at the rescue. You Can Call Me Clover navigates high school love, family relationships, friend dynamics, work life, and what the world looks like through the eyes of an adventurous, food-loving dog.

Darcy Kate's love of animals had her dreaming of becoming a veterinarian as a kid, but after excelling more in English than science, her focus shifted to reading and writing about animals instead. Darcy studied creative writing at Colorado State University, and currently resides in her home state of New Hampshire. You Can Call Me Clover is her first novel.