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The Underdogs of Upson Downs

By Craig Silvey

By Craig Silvey

By Craig Silvey

By Craig Silvey

By Craig Silvey

By Craig Silvey

By Craig Silvey
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By Craig Silvey
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Mar 12, 2024 | ISBN 9780593703632 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Mar 12, 2024 | 376 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About The Underdogs of Upson Downs

    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.

    A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

    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 sheep. But when a greedy local landowner puts her family’s home at risk, Annie directs Runt’s extraordinary talents toward a different pursuit–winning the Agility Course Grand Championship at the lucrative Krumpets Dog Show in London.

    However, there is a curious catch: Runt will only obey Annie’s commands if nobody else is watching.

    With all eyes on them, Annie and Runt must beat the odds–and the fastest dogs in the world–to save her farm.

    About The Underdogs of Upson Downs

    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.

    A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

    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 sheep. But when a greedy local landowner puts her family’s home at risk, Annie directs Runt’s extraordinary talents toward a different pursuit–winning the Agility Course Grand Championship at the lucrative Krumpets Dog Show in London.

    However, there is a curious catch: Runt will only obey Annie’s commands if nobody else is watching.

    With all eyes on them, Annie and Runt must beat the odds–and the fastest dogs in the world–to save her farm.

    About The Underdogs of Upson Downs

    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.

    A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

    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 sheep. But when a greedy local landowner puts her family’s home at risk, Annie directs Runt’s extraordinary talents toward a different pursuit–winning the Agility Course Grand Championship at the lucrative Krumpets Dog Show in London.

    However, there is a curious catch: Runt will only obey Annie’s commands if nobody else is watching.

    With all eyes on them, Annie and Runt must beat the odds–and the fastest dogs in the world–to save her farm.

    About The Underdogs of Upson Downs

    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.

    A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

    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 sheep. But when a greedy local landowner puts her family’s home at risk, Annie directs Runt’s extraordinary talents toward a different pursuit–winning the Agility Course Grand Championship at the lucrative Krumpets Dog Show in London.

    However, there is a curious catch: Runt will only obey Annie’s commands if nobody else is watching.

    With all eyes on them, Annie and Runt must beat the odds–and the fastest dogs in the world–to save her farm.

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    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… More about Craig Silvey

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    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… More about Craig Silvey

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Sports Fiction

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Mar 12, 2024 | 320 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593703632

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Sports Fiction

    Hardcover | $20.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Mar 12, 2024 | 320 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593703649

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Sports Fiction

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Mar 12, 2024 | 320 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593703656

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Sports Fiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Mar 12, 2024 | 376 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593795583

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    Praise

    ★ ”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

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