And Condors Danced — Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Carly might as well be invisible. Her older brothers and sisters move quietly along their own paths, governed by fear of their stern father and concern for their sick mother. Carly feels more at home with Great-aunt Mehitabel and her Chinese servant, Woo Ling.

Still, whether she's with Aunt Mehitabel, watching condors, or out riding in the mountains with her beloved dog, Tiger, Carly's natural high spirits and runaway imagination fill her days. Then Tiger is attacked by a coyote that might have rabies. How can Carly have faith when it looks like her world is falling apart?