Doggedly Determined Dev

'Doggedly Determined Dev' is a chapter book for 6-8-year-olds that follows the story of Dev, a seven-year-old Indian American boy who wants a video game console for his eighth birthday to fit in with his peers. Despite his parents wanting him to wait until he is 10, Dev discovers a contest where he can win a 'Game-Station' by writing a 500-word essay about his hero. He chooses to write about his dog, Luna. However, in his obsession with winning the game console, Dev loses Luna and is devastated. After Luna is found 48 hours later, Dev realizes that the love and companionship of his dog are more important than any material possession.