Mizzica The Dog From The Dumpster
“From the first few pages, I was completely immersed in this little dog’s story.
Her adventure kept me in suspense, eager to find out what happened at every turn. The authors managed to balance moments of great emotional intensity with lighter, funny ones. It all results in a great teaching message for people of all ages. I highly recommend this book to all animal lovers and those looking for a heartwarming story.” — Silvia Flaim
“After reading about Mizzica and her rescue, my daughter had only one question—
How can WE adopt a dog from Sicily? This book will teach kids of all ages that dogs are not to be abandoned.” — Leslie Lucero
“At its heart, Mizzica: The Dog from the Dumpster is a story about second chances.
Through Mizzica's unforgettable journey from abandonment to belonging, readers of all ages are reminded that love, resilience, and compassion have the power to change lives—not only for those we rescue, but for ourselves as well”— Sarah Knoll
Mizzica’s Magical Journey
“As a grief counselor who has spent decades accompanying people through loss, trauma, and life's difficult transitions, I found Mizzica’s Magical Journey to be both touching and insightful. Beneath its engaging storytelling, whimsical characters, and rich Sicilian setting lies a profound understanding of how healing actually occurs.
The story captures something I have witnessed repeatedly in my work: wounds created through abandonment, fear, and loss are most often healed through relationship, safety, belonging, and love. Mizzica’s journey reflects a universal truth—that being seen, chosen, and cared for can gradually restore trust in a world that has once felt unsafe.
I was particularly struck by the authors’ sensitivity to themes of grief and resilience. They understand that healing is not a single event but a process shaped by companionship, meaning-making, and connection. The book also recognizes that loss is woven into the fabric of life, and that joy, gratitude, and love often emerge not in spite of our wounds but through them.
While written for a broad audience, this is not merely a story about a rescue dog. It is a story about belonging. Readers of all ages who have experienced loss, loneliness, displacement, or the search for home will find something familiar in Mizzica’s journey. It is a gentle, hopeful, and emotionally wise book that reminds us of the transformative power of love and connection” — Chris Erdman Grief Counselor