Strider - by Beverly Cleary (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this sequel to the Newbery Award-winning classic, "Dear Mr. Henshaw", a teenage boy named Leigh is sad about his parents' divorce when he finds a stray dog, one who loves to run. Because of Strider, Leigh finds himself running well enough to join the school track team. Strider also gives Leigh new hope for his future.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>This sequel to Beverly Cleary's beloved Newbery Medal-winning classic, <em>Dear Mr. Henshaw</em>, stars Strider, a dog who loves to run.</strong></p><p>Can a stray dog change the life of a teenage boy? It looks as if Strider can.</p><p>He's a dog that loves to run; because of Strider, Leigh Botts finds himself running--well enough to join the school track team. Strider changes Leigh on the inside, too, as he finally begins to accept his parents' divorce and gets to know a redheaded girl he's been admiring.</p><p>With Strider's help, Leigh finds that the future he once hated to be asked about now holds something he never expected: hope.<em><br/></em></p><p><em>Strider </em>is a winning dog adventure for kids ages 6-12. It can be read alongside the beloved classic <em>Dear Mr. Henshaw</em> or on its own.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Strider has a new habit. Whenever we stop, he places his paw on my foot. It isn't an accident because he always does it. I like to think he doesn't want to leave me.</p><p>Can a stray dog change the life of a teenage boy? It looks as if Strider can. He's a dog that loves to run; because of Strider, Leigh Botts finds himself running -- well enough to join the school track team. Strider changes Leigh on the inside, too, as he finally begins to accept his parents' divorce and gets to know a redheaded girl he's been admiring. With Strider's help, Leigh finds that the future he once hated to be asked about now holds something he never expected: hope. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Once again, Cleary demonstrates her ability to write from the heart."--"Publishers Weekly<br>
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