Dog Named Preacher

Our hero's name is Preacher. The story takes place in "Pennsylvania Dutch" country in Lancaster county. The year was 1964. Preacher and his friends go on electrifying adventures together, resulting in a life-changing event.
Hew, a shy country boy, and Jeffery, a city boy with a disability, are Preacher's friends. Through Preacher, they find ways to mesh their lives and find success.