Tailless Trails:

Sammy’s Voyage to a New Home

by Debra Siraco and Zareen Wilhelm

This first book follows Sammy through his earliest days. Hurled into the chaos of life-changing circumstances, Sammy ends up on a mysterious journey across the southwestern United States, with a strange assortment of travel companions. Where are they going? Will their destination be their new home? At the end of their journey, when all things fall into place as expected, our protagonist is left to face one last requirement…

Where are they going? Will their destination be their new home? At the end of their journey, when all things fall into place as expected, our protagonist is left to face one last requirement…

Will he be able to overcome his disabilities?

Major themes include

finding a sense of belonging

overcoming traumatic events

forming families beyond biological ties (adopted families)

making big decisions