Chasing Augustus

By Kimberly Newton Fusco

A girl searches for her missing dog, facing family challenges and new friendships.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 455 ratings

336 pages· 53,409 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Rosie's world turns upside down when her father suffers a stroke, leaving her with her gruff grandfather. Her beloved dog, Gloaty Gus, vanishes, sparking a determined quest. With a new friend by her side, Rosie embarks on a journey to find Gus, uncovering unexpected allies and testing her resilience. Will she find her dog and discover who truly supports her?

From the publisher

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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