Book Nook: Oliver for Young Readers: The True Story of a Stolen Dog and the Humans He Brought Together

 After losing his mother at 13 and raised by an alcoholic father, Carino could always depend on the dogs in his life. When he brought home Oliver, a Shi Tzu and Yorkie mix, they became instantly inseparable. But on Valentine’s Day 2019, the unthinkable happened: Oliver was stolen from Carino’s car while he was working. Heartbroken, he vowed to bring Oliver home by offering a reward for his safe return and shared the incident on social media and with the local news. What Carino didn’t realize, however, was that the miraculous journey to find Oliver brought the power of community, kindness and faith together in a time of darkness. 

As a result, Carino and critically-acclaimed co-author Alex Tresniowski share the inspiring tale of finding strength in faith, loved ones, and strangers when all seems lost in the world with the release of “Oliver for Young Readers: The True Story of a Stolen Dog and the Humans He Brought Together” (Thomas Nelson, January 26, 2021, ISBN: 9781400223541, ages 8-12). Also releasing on January 26 is a companion book for adults, “Oliver: The True Story of a Stolen Dog and the Humans He Brought Together” (ISBN: 9781400223237).

 

In a series of near-impossible coincidences, people from different walks of life crossed paths with Oliver and Carino. A community of hardworking immigrants, wealthy suburbanites, car mechanics, deli workers, old friends, close relatives, street cops, gang members, a TV news reporter, social media followers around the world, and one very gifted hairdresser rallied together and all played a part in Carino’s desperate journey to find Oliver.

 

In the middle of it all, Carino realized that no one is ever truly alone--and that the power of community can be life-changing. “In times of personal crisis, people have the amazing ability to come together for the greater good,” he says. “Hardships may befall you, but you’re never alone.”

 

“We all had reason to hate in our search for Oliver,” says Carino. “But this is not a story of revenge. “Oliver” is a true inspirational story of love conquering hate.”

 

“Oliver for Young Readers: The True Story of a Stolen Dog and The Humans He Brought Together” (ISBN: 9781400223541) will be released on January 26, 2021 and now is available for pre-order everywhere books are sold.

 

About the Author

Steven J. Carino was born in Huntington, New York. The youngest of five children, he graduated from SUNY Brockport with a Bachelor of Science in American History. He worked as a DJ in New York City before launching careers in advertising and real estate and starting his own employment agency. Today, Carino has his own driving business and lives in Bedford, New York, with his best friend, Oliver, and an array of sheep, goats, chickens, a horse, a rooster, and a mini-cow named Anna Belle. “Oliver for Young Readers: The True Story of a Stolen Dog and The Humans He Brought Together” is Carino’s first book.

 

Learn more about Steven Carino and “Oliver for Young Readers: The True Story of a Stolen Dog and The Humans He Brought Together” at http://OliverTheBook.com. Connect on Twitter and Instagram.

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