{"product_id":"the-underdogs-of-upson-downs-9780593703649","title":"The Underdogs of Upson Downs","description":"\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming and hilarious story about a girl and her dog, and of kindness, friendship, hurdles, tunnels, see-saws, and--most importantly--bringing out the best in yourself and others. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKIRKUS REVIEWS\u003c\/i\u003e BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnnie Shearer lives in the country town of Upson Downs with her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt. The two share a very special bond. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter years evading capture, Runt is remarkably fast and agile, perfect for herding runaway sheep. But when a greedy local landowner puts her family's home at risk, Annie directs Runt's extraordinary talents toward a different pursuit--winning the Agility Course Grand Championship at the lucrative Krumpets Dog Show in London. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHowever, there is a curious catch: Runt will only obey Annie's commands if nobody else is watching. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith all eyes on them, Annie and Runt must beat the odds--and the fastest dogs in the world--to save her farm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCraig Silvey is an author and screenwriter. His bestselling novel \u003ci\u003eJasper Jones\u003c\/i\u003e, was a Printz Honor winner, shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Awards and the Miles Franklin Literary Award, and won the Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year Award. His other books include \u003ci\u003eRhubarb\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHoneybee, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich won the Australian Indie Book Award in 2021.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50727495926034,"sku":"9780593703649","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5cc4080f-1c66-40fd-b3b8-24a0e1413747.jpg?v=1774962476","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-underdogs-of-upson-downs-9780593703649","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}