Only Only Marisol Rainey (Maybe Marisol series)

A large dog has escaped from his backyard, and Marisol, a Filipina American girl, fears that she might encounter him. She weighs how she would respond if she did. The highly illustrated young middle-grade novel is described as a lost-dog story. It also names friendship, compassion, empathy, and facing fears among its concerns. Black-and-white illustrations also appear in the novel.