Anna-Maria DeVito and son Eddie's journey begins one September eve as winds and roaring waves sweep along the jetty of the northern tip of Long Beach Island, New Jersey. Two Dogs and a Boy, is a heartwarming story, of a young boy's journey into maturity. Finding the friendship of companions, Lady and Shadow help to guide Eddie into adulthood and acceptance as to our life cycle. Set in Barnegat Light, readers of all ages will enjoy this endearing story of hope, commitment and love. About the author: Teresa Adele Bettino was born in East Orange, New Jersey. She was raised in the West Trenton area of New Jersey, graduating from Ewing High School and The College of New Jersey, formally Trenton State College. As a child, her parents owned a home in Barnegat Light. Teresa began her career in social work as a VISTA volunteer in Richmond, Virginia. She resides on a minifarm in Mechanicsville, Virginia with her husband and son. Other members of her family are horses, cats, birds and a dog. Partial proceeds from book sales will be donated to animal rescue.