A sweetly satisfying novel about a girl and her lost dog, perfect for fans of Jennifer E. Holm and Kirby Larson.
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Rosieβs led a charmed life with her loving dad, who runs the town donut shop. Itβs true her mother abandoned them when Rosie was just a baby, but her dadβs all sheβs ever needed. But now that her fatherβs had a stroke, Rosie lives with her tough-as-nails grandfather. And her beloved dog, Gloaty Gus, has just gone missing.
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Rosieβs determined to find him. With the help of a new friend and her own determination, sheβll follow the trail anywhere . . . no matter where it leads. If she doesnβt drive the whole world crazy in the meantime.
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Kimberly Newton Fuscoβs tender story brings to life a feisty, unsinkable, unstoppable, unforgettable girl who knows sheβs a fighter . . . if she can only figure out whoβs already on her side.
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Praise for Kimberly Newton Fuscoβs Beholding Bee:
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βFans of Kate DiCamillo, Jennifer Holm, and Polly Horvath will find this an enjoyable and engrossing read.β βSchool Library Journal
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β[A] really terrific, hopeful story. . . . This could be my favorite middle-grade novel of [the year].β βThe Christian Science Monitor
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βA modern twist on fairy godmothers [with] strong, supportive women who donβt need to provide a Prince Charming to make dreams come true.β βThe Horn Book