You Only Live Once, David Bravo

Middle school is a challenging time for David Bravo, who not only has to navigate school without his best friend Antoine, but also grapples with his identity as an adopted child. After an accident during a cross-country race injures Antoine, David wishes for a chance to redo things, inadvertently summoning Fea, a talking dog and timeline guide. Fea reveals that a past decision put David on the wrong timeline, and together they embark on a series of time-jumping adventures to correct it. Through their journeys, they encounter unexpected discoveries and learn important lessons about identity and choices. This laugh-out-loud, heartwarming novel from Mark Oshiro, an award-winning author, combines elements reminiscent of 'Coco' and 'Sliding Doors', exploring how our choices shape our identity and future.