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Chasing augustus [electronic resource]. Kimberly Newton Fusco.

Summary:

A sweetly satisfying novel about a girl and her lost dog, perfect for fans of Jennifer E. Holm and Kirby Larson.   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.   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.   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.   Praise for Kimberly Newton Fusco’s Beholding Bee:   “Fans of Kate DiCamillo, Jennifer Holm, and Polly Horvath will find this an enjoyable and engrossing read.” — School Library Journal   “[A] really terrific, hopeful story. . . . This could be my favorite middle-grade novel of [the year].” — The Christian Science Monitor   “A modern twist on fairy godmothers [with] strong, supportive women who don’t need to provide a Prince Charming to make dreams come true.” — The Horn Book

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  • Physical Description: 1 online resource

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Target Audience Note:
Text Difficulty 4 - Text Difficulty 5
MG/Middle grades (4th-8th)
5.2 ATOS Level
880 Lexile.
Reproduction Note:
Electronic reproduction. New York: Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2017. Requires the Libby app or a modern web browser.
Subject:
Juvenile Fiction.
Juvenile Literature.
Mystery.