{"product_id":"little-dog-lost-9781442434240","title":"Little Dog, Lost","description":"\u003cb\u003eA \"wholly satisfying\" \u003ci\u003e(Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review) novel in verse starring a boy, a lost dog, and a lonely old man, from Newbery Honoree Marion Dane Bauer\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMark is a boy who \u003ci\u003eneeds\u003c\/i\u003e a dog. But he can't get his mom on board with his plan. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBuddy is a dog who needs a boy. Buddy has an owner already, but not one who understands what a dog \u003ci\u003ereally \u003c\/i\u003eneeds. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMr. LaRue is a neighbor who needs a community. He's alone all the time in his huge old house--and \u003ci\u003eeveryone\u003c\/i\u003e needs more than that. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOver the course of a summer thunderstorm and one chaotic town council meeting, these three characters cross paths and come together in a timeless tale ripe with emotions. They'll realize they all need the same things: love, understanding, and a sense of belonging--plus a place to play a game of fetch \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarion Dane Bauer\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of many books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor book \u003ci\u003eOn My Honor \u003c\/i\u003eand the Coretta Scott King Book Illustrator Award winner \u003ci\u003eThe Stuff of Stars\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, and can be reached at MarionDaneBauer.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJennifer A. Bell is an illustrator whose work can be found in greeting cards, magazines, and more than forty children's books. She studied fine art at the Columbus College of Art and Design and spent many years designing seasonal giftware and greeting cards before becoming a children's book illustrator. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Atheneum Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50415365292306,"sku":"9781442434240","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a7743751-977f-46c6-9bbb-aa3a3170c696.jpg?v=1729401614","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/little-dog-lost-9781442434240","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}