{"product_id":"chasing-augustus-9780385754040","title":"Chasing Augustus","description":"\u003cb\u003eA sweetly satisfying novel about a girl and her lost dog, perfect for fans of Jennifer E. Holm and Kirby Larson.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Praise for Kimberly Newton Fusco's \u003ci\u003eBeholding Bee: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Fans of Kate DiCamillo, Jennifer Holm, and Polly Horvath will find this an enjoyable and engrossing read.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"[A] really terrific, hopeful story. . . . This could be my favorite middle-grade novel of [the year].\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Christian Science Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A modern twist on fairy godmothers [with] strong, supportive women who don't need to provide a Prince Charming to make dreams come true.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKIMBERLY NEWTON FUSCO is the author of three other novels, \u003ci\u003eTending to Grace, The Wonder of Charlie Anne, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBeholding Bee, \u003c\/i\u003e which garnered many accolades. Before becoming a novelist, she was an award-winning reporter and editor for the \u003ci\u003eWorcester Telegram \u0026amp; Gazette.\u003c\/i\u003e Ms. Fusco lives in Foster, Rhode Island, with her family. Visit her on the Web at kimberlynewtonfusco.com and @kimnewtonfusco.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Yearling Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51615514296594,"sku":"9780385754040","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_62f6f719-78d3-45e6-a9f4-a1ebec44ac23.jpg?v=1758100289","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/chasing-augustus-9780385754040","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}