"Jake MacKinnon's fed up with people not saying what they really mean. When he rescues an old hound dog from the pound on his 12th birthday, he has no idea of the impact she's about to have on his life. Sandy turns out to be a fairy dogmother, and grants Jake's greatest wish--to be able to read minds, in particular that of his wannabe singer songwriter father who's abandoned him and his mom. Jake soon discovers that mind reading isn't always a good thing. Sometimes, the truth sucks."--