Stella

Stella Maris is the second volume of The Passenger by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Road. Set in 1972, it follows 20-year-old Alicia Western, a doctoral candidate in mathematics diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, as she admits herself to a psychiatric facility with $40,000 in a plastic bag. Through the transcripts of her psychiatric sessions, the novel explores Alicia's contemplation of madness, physics, and philosophy, her childhood memories, and her ongoing grief for her not-quite-dead brother, Bobby. This intimate portrait provides a rigorous intellectual challenge, questioning notions of God, truth, and existence. Meet Stella, a real canine who works as a therapy dog to bring joy wherever she goes, in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on one of the winners of the annual American Humane Association’s Hero Dog Awards™. Meet Stella. Stella has an important she is a therapy dog who creates happiness wherever she goes. Stella spreads joy and love to everyone she meets, whether she’s visiting children or helping those with special needs. This makes Stella a hero to many people. Read her heartwarming story to find out more about Stella and what makes her a hero. © 2015 American Humane Association. The American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™ is a trademark of the American Humane Association.