Gus and Glory

By Sarah Guillory

A girl and her dog unravel the mystery of her mother's disappearance.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 179 ratings

240 pages· 56,829 words· Est. 8 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Glory loves solving mysteries, but when her mom vanishes, she's left with the toughest puzzle yet. Spending summer with her grandparents, Glory teams up with Gus, a loyal bloodhound, to uncover the truth. Can they find the clues to bring her mom back? Dive into a heartwarming tale of friendship and discovery.

From the publisher

Perfect for fans of WISH and BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE comes award-winning author Sarah Guillory’s latest middle grade tale of found family and the unshakable bond between a girl and her beloved dog. Twelve-year-old Gloria St. Romain, Glory to everyone who knows her, has always loved mysteries. She spends her time solving puzzles and reading detective novels, comforted by the knowledge that truth can always be found for those who look closely enough for it. But when her mom suddenly leaves without a word, Glory is finally faced with the one mystery she can’t crack: Why did her mom leave, and where did she go? Sent to spend the summer with her grandparents, Glory is determined to sniff out the clues to track down her mom. And when Glory comes upon Gus, a bloodhound in need of a friend, she realizes she’s been paired with the perfect partner to do just that. With accessible text and a compulsively readable story, Gus and Glory is a perfect pick for upper elementary and middle school readers.

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