Chasing Augustus

ISBN: 0385754043

Author: Fusco, Kimberly Newton

Condition: New

A sweetly satisfying novel about a girl and her lost dog, perfect for fans of Jennifer E. Holm and Kirby Larson.Rosies led a charmed life with her loving dad, who runs the town donut shop. Its true her mother abandoned them when Rosie was just a baby, but her dads all shes ever needed. But now that her fathers had a stroke, Rosie lives with her tough-as-nails grandfather. And her beloved dog, Gloaty Gus, has just gone missing.Rosies determined to find him. With the help of a new friend and her own determination, shell follow the trail anywhere . . . no matter where it leads. If she doesnt drive the whole world crazy in the meantime.Kimberly Newton Fuscos tender story brings to life a feisty, unsinkable, unstoppable, unforgettable girl who knows shes a fighter . . . if she can only figure out whos already on her side.Praise for Kimberly Newton Fuscos Beholding Bee:Fans of Kate DiCamillo, Jennifer Holm, and Polly Horvath will find this an enjoyable and engrossing read. -School Library Journal[A] really terrific, hopeful story. . . . This could be my favorite middle-grade novel of [the year]. -The Christian Science MonitorA modern twist on fairy godmothers [with] strong, supportive women who dont need to provide a Prince Charming to make dreams come true. -The Horn Book