In Martha Townley's uplifting saga, "The Least of These," readers will find an instant companion in the gentle German shepherd named Jetta. Residing on the idyllic farm of Jeb and Nora Livingston, a couple who fosters neglected and abused Brittany Spaniels, Jetta is an integral part of the daily triumphs and losses that are inevitable in the world of animal rehabilitation. She acts as friend for those who have not yet encountered one and helps foster trust in the most unlikely of creatures.

Writing with expert precision and finesse, Martha Townley presents unforgettable characters such...