Chasing Augustus, Kimberly Newton Fusco
Chasing Augustus, Kimberly Newton Fusco
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Chasing Augustus

Author: Kimberly Newton Fusco

Narrator: Karissa Vacker

Unabridged: 6 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/24/2019


Synopsis

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.

About Kimberly Newton Fusco

Kimberly Newton Fusco is the author of the novels Tending to Grace, The Wonder of Charlie Anne, and Beholding Bee, which have garnered many accolades. Before becoming a novelist, she was an award-winning reporter and editor for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. She lives in Foster, Rhode Island, with her family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kathie on November 07, 2017

One of the best books I have read in a long time! (Note I didn't qualify this as one of the best "Kids" or "Children's" books!) For fans of Because of Winn Dixie and The Hard Pan Trilogy (Higher Power of Lucky), this book has the similar feel of a quirky cast of characters living a hard-scrabble lif......more

Goodreads review by Storm on August 22, 2022

Every once and a while it’s nice to read a children’s book. Chasing Augustus is familiar to me as someone who loves their dogs more than others understand.......more

Goodreads review by Valerie on January 24, 2018

First of all let me say that this is my #1 book for upper elementary for 2017. In all honesty it deserves an award. Rosie is the perfect protagonist. She is stubborn, independent, feisty, and rough around the edges, but you can't help rooting for her. With a narcissistic mom who prefers to be a lawy......more

Goodreads review by Carol on May 27, 2020

What 10 to 14-year-old doesn't enjoy a good dog book? If your son, daughter, grandchild, or student fits into that category, then Chasing Augustus by Kimberly Newton Fusco, is a book that you want to win for them. Rosie's got it tough. Her mother left her as a child to make a better life for herself......more