The Underdogs of Upson Downs
$24.13
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
15 July 2025
Summary
Runt: The Underdog Champion
A 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.
Annie 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.
After years evading capture, Runt is remarkably fast and agile, perfect for herding runaway she…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593703663 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593703669 |
| Author: | Craig Silvey |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Yearling |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 15 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 215g |
| Dimensions: | 192mm x 132mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
★ ”A perfect run of a novel with the heart of a champion.“ —Kirkus Reviews, starred review”[An] affirming small-town adventure that radiates good humor and a generous spirit.“ —Publishers Weekly“A delightful novel about a girl and her dog that will capture the imaginations of readers.” —School Library Journal“Heartwarming….this one is sure to please middle-grade readers.” —Booklist“A heart-warming, underdog story that will appeal to readers of all ages.” —YABooksCentral
About The Author
Craig Silvey
Craig Silvey is an author and screenwriter. His bestselling novel Jasper Jones 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 Rhubarb and Honeybee, which won the Australian Indie Book Award in 2021.
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