Description
Halfway Home
Lonely, Zeke, is stuck in an abandoned home, left to stare out his window and dream. Dream of a place where he belongs. Until one day a rescue flight lands to help this lost puppy find his forever home. A heartwarming picture book based on a true rescue story.
HALFWAY HOME from debut author Erin Mariah Murphy is based on the true story of her rescue pup, Zeke’s, journey to finding his forever home. A wonderful new perspective into how aviation helps dog adoptions all over the country, this picture book is a story families can cuddle up to. A delightful read for children ages 4-7.
– Publishing Date: June 14, 2022
– Dimensions: 8×10
– ISBN: 978-1-955767-11-8
– Library of Congress Number: 2022902132
– Hardcover Bound
– E-Version available
– Publisher: BiblioKid Publishing
– Author: Erin Mariah Murphy
– Illustrator: Anthony Richichi
Karen Olson –
Helping children to become aware of the plight of homeless animals is a subject I feel is important to address. I love that the author added the lesser known aspect of pilots who transport these animals to shelters. “Halfway Home” is a short story but the message of how poor Zeke feels as he’s sitting at the shelter while the other dogs are adopted will be clear to young kids. The illustrations further portray Zeke’s feelings of sadness, loneliness and then happiness and love.
bibliokid –
Thank you for your kind words, Karen. 💞
Amanda Jackson –
What a beautiful book with so much heart! I love how clearly Erin’s passion for helping some of the most vulnerable among us comes through on every page. This book would make a fabulous addition to any shelf!
bibliokid –
Yes! So glad you enjoyed it. 😍
Holly DiBella McCarthy –
Engaging rescue story about Zeke (and he is adorable!) and a dedicated group of animal rescue flight services volunteers. Children will love this story about hope and never giving up, with it’s fun writing (Footsteps sounded STEP! STOMP! SQUEAK!) and captivating illustrations!
Alyson Bowen –
Thank you Holly! So happy that you enjoyed this one!
Molly Schirmer –
I’m so glad we got this book. It’s more adorable and inspirational each time we read it. Everyone can relate to Zeke and feeling halfway home. Such a wonderful tale of hope and love. My family loves aviation, planes and dogs so this book it a total winner at our house.
Thanks Zeke! ❤️
Alyson Bowen –
We love that your whole family enjoys it. Thanks for sharing that with us 🥰
Jessica Couch –
I ordered this book for my daughter who loves dogs more than anything. We have a neighbor who heads a local rescue and they’ve become close. This book creates a narrative for her to realize how possible and how far your heart and your compassion can take you! We love it! Well written, wonderful storyline and cool that air rescue was involved as we are an aviation family! Great book, ordered two in order to donate one to our elementary school. And may I just add, I LOVE Maeve’s tattoos! ❤️
Alyson Bowen –
Thank you Jessica! We love hearing how you and your family connect with this story.
DaveC –
A book to remind us that there is always HOPE. For Zeke after many rejections – a forever home arrives.
As a retired teacher a must have book for the classroom. Hope and love always prevail. Wonderful vibrant illustrations.
Alyson Bowen –
Thanks Dave for your kind words of support.
Stacy Ridgeway –
What an amazing book! My 8 year old son loves dogs and recently started to learn about animal rescue. We love that this book is a true story and takes rescue a step further focusing on air rescue and the hard work the volunteers do. We fell in love with Zeke immediately and routed for him to find his forever home. Highly recommend this adorable read!
Alyson Bowen –
Thanks for sharing Stacy! We love seeing the kids exploring such important life lessons through reading.
Nicole –
How can you not love Zekie Bubbles?! I was rooting for him with every page that he would find his perfect forever home. I bought this for my son who is obsessed with dogs and the aviation additions was an added bonus for both of us. We ended up learning more about animal rescues from this book which has sparked many great conversations and google searches! It is really well written, the illustrations are fantastic and it’s fun and sweet. I would highly recommend this heartwarming story!
Alyson Bowen –
We love Zekie too, Nicole. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
Katie –
Very sweet story about a rescue pup who isn’t quite as popular as the other dogs! My children cheered him on and hoped he’d find a home from the beginning!
Alyson Bowen –
Thanks Katie! We were rooting for him too!
Maria cimini-Bello –
We absorb loved it! My children and I learned something new about aviation & rescue!
Alyson Bowen –
Glad you could all enjoy this one together Maria. Thanks for sharing!
Amy Tarchak –
I bought this book for my Nieces! They love it. They loved learning about adorable Zeke and the air rescue 😊
Alyson Bowen –
Books make the best gifts, don’t they? Love hearing that you all enjoyed this one so much. Thanks Amy!
Shel Curry –
My littles ones love dogs and have been begging me for years to add one to our family. So when we read Halfway Home by Erin Murphy, they were excited to learn about Zeke, rescued with his doggie brothers from an abandoned house by a loving and caring volunteer. A very special kind of dog looking for a happy home, Zelda was often overlooked. This story provides the best overview of what it means to rescue, adopt, and fall in love with a furry friend. Dogs have feelings too, and they want to feel safe and loved by their forever family. Get ready to have you heart touched, a smile on your face, and some happy tears form when reading Halfway Home. It’s a special story penned by author and animal rescue flight volunteer Erin, compete with lovely illustrations and unique nods to her international pilot experience. My kids Sophie and Ethan loved this story. And of course, they still want a dog. ❤️
Daelyn –
This is a common tail (aka tale) about how patience and love from a perfect stranger can absolutely change the trajectory of your dogs life. And, how the immense efforts behind every life saving animal rescue – not only change the animals lives, but also the rescuers. Undoubtedly, these humans work tirelessly to coordinate all their efforts for this one noble cause.
Zeke is the most special boy. You see, he’s my girls (Trudy!) best friend. And together, they helped one another overcome their daily anxieties, and come out of their shells.
This is a true and accurate story of the life long efforts of animal rescue workers, and the furry animals who are just waiting to share their love with their furever families (thanks to all the volunteers).
This is the first book my 2 year old reaches for. He loves seeing the airplanes, and how much Zeke has matured since his rescue day. And of course, he loves seeing his dog, Trudy, on the pages too.
Congratulations friends, you both should be exceptionally proud of yourselves!
Alyson Bowen –
Thank you Daelyn for your thoughtful review!