A Puppy For Athena

By G. Lamar Wilkie

Athena's wish for a puppy comes true when she finds a lost little dog. All is well until a "LOST PUPPY" sign leads her to the hardest decision of her life: keep her new puppy or call the owner? Follow Athena as she faces this difficult decision, and the consequences of her choice. This book helps parents and teachers to reinforce the importance of doing the right thing, even if it's not the popular thing to do; and the unexpected consequences that follow.

• Language: English
• Publisher: G. Lamar Wilkie
• Release date: Oct 4, 2022
• ISBN: 9780997114164

G. Lamar Wilkie

G. Lamar Wilkie is a retired U.S. Navy Chief and mushy, romantic husband of his Darling Bride Donna since 1990. Together they have two grown kids, son Christopher and daughter Athena. He wrote a book for each of them when they were young; both books are now published. He enjoys writing; music; is active in church, local civics, and veterans’ organizations. He and Donna share a passion for helping others. And for each other.

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A PUPPY FOR ATHENA

by

G. Lamar Wilkie

Illustrated by W.D. Smith

Copyright ©2016 G. Lamar Wilkie

All Rights Reserved.

ISBN 978-0-9971141-6-4

THIRD EDITION 2022

It was a beautiful spring day at the park. Athena was spending the day with her Dad, which was always a special time. They played on the swings, watched the ducks in the pond, and walked along the shady paths.

Finally, they stopped and rested on the cool grass in a clearing. A boy and his mother walked along the nearby path with their dog. It was walking ahead of them, happily wagging its tail and tugging on its leash.

Athena watched the family walk by, and then turned to her Dad.

Daddy, can I have a puppy? she asked.

Athena, he frowned. "You know I travel a lot for work.