Saving Stella

Life for musician Bassel and his dog Stella in Damascus, Syria, is full of bombs toppling buildings and sharp blasts of gunfire through the night. When it becomes too dangerous for him to stay, Bassel makes the courageous decision to escape, leaving his family, friends--and Stella--behind.
After a long, difficult journey, Bassel lands safely in Belgium, but misses his family, his home, and Stella. His parents chose to remain in Damascus, but with the help of friends in his new home, Bassel hatches a dramatic plan to rescue his beloved dog.
This remarkable, true story will inspire readers and remind them that even amid the harshest circumstances of war, acts of kindness and humanity will always endure.