Chasing Augustus - by Kimberly Newton Fusco (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A sweetly satisfying novel about a girl and her lost dog, perfect for fans of Jennifer E. Holm and Kirby Larson.</b><br> <b> </b><br> Rosie's led a charmed life with her loving dad, who runs the town donut shop. It's true her mother abandoned them when Rosie was just a baby, but her dad's all she's ever needed. But now that her father's had a stroke, Rosie lives with her tough-as-nails grandfather. And her beloved dog, Gloaty Gus, has just gone missing. <p/> Rosie's determined to find him. With the help of a new friend and her own determination, she'll follow the trail anywhere . . . no matter where it leads. If she doesn't drive the whole world crazy in the meantime. <p/> Kimberly Newton Fusco's tender story brings to life a feisty, unsinkable, unstoppable, unforgettable girl who knows she's a fighter . . . if she can only figure out who's already on her side. <p/> Praise for Kimberly Newton Fusco's <i>Beholding Bee: </i> <p/> "Fans of Kate DiCamillo, Jennifer Holm, and Polly Horvath will find this an enjoyable and engrossing read." --<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/> "[A] really terrific, hopeful story. . . . This could be my favorite middle-grade novel of [the year]." --<i>The Christian Science Monitor</i> <p/> "A modern twist on fairy godmothers [with] strong, supportive women who don't need to provide a Prince Charming to make dreams come true." --<i>The Horn Book</i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Magnificent.--<i>Kirkus</i> <i>Reviews</i> starred review <p/>Praise for Kimberly Newton Fusco's <i>Beholding Bee: </i> <p/> "Fans of Kate DiCamillo, Jennifer Holm, and Polly Horvath will find this an enjoyable and engrossing read." --<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/> "[A] really terrific, hopeful story. . . . This could be my favorite middle-grade novel of [the year]." --<i>The Christian Science Monitor</i> <p/> "A modern twist on fairy godmothers [with] strong, supportive women who don't need to provide a Prince Charming to make dreams come true." --<i>The Horn Book</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>KIMBERLY NEWTON FUSCO is the author of three other novels, <i>Tending to Grace, The Wonder of Charlie Anne, </i> and <i>Beholding Bee, </i> which garnered many accolades. Before becoming a novelist, she was an award-winning reporter and editor for the <i>Worcester Telegram & Gazette.</i> Ms. Fusco lives in Foster, Rhode Island, with her family. Visit her on the Web at kimberlynewtonfusco.com and @kimnewtonfusco.
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