The Fast and the Furriest, Andy Behrens
The Fast and the Furriest, Andy Behrens
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The Fast and the Furriest

Author: Andy Behrens

Narrator: Sean Runnette

Unabridged: 5 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/09/2010


Synopsis

Meet Kevin Pugh, 12-year-old couch potato. Now meet Cromwell, his part beagle, part potato chip dog. Kevin’s looking forward to spending his summer doing as little as possible. Unfortunately, Kevin’s father, former Chicago Bears star player/super-sports fanatic, Howie Pugh, feels differently. So does Cromwell, who has suddenly and mysteriously developed a fascination with agility competitions: running up seesaws, leaping over hurdles, soaring through hoops (sometimes). If he has to do anything, Kevin would rather do something for newly obsessed Cromwell, but dog agility lessons do not constitute a sport in his father’s mind, so football camp it is. Until some well-timed events collide, literally, and soon Kevin’s found a way for he and Cromwell to take classes, and the upstart Team Cromwell is born.

Andy Behrens has written a hilarious novel with a dry-as-dirt protagonist who’s constantly tortured by the goings-on around him. It’s also a charming story about a boy and his dog, as well as a meaningful and heartfelt look at a relationship between a boy and his father who don’t always see eye-to-eye.

About The Author

Andy Behrens is the author of two previous children’s books. He lives in Chicago with his wife and daughter


Reviews

Goodreads review by Barbara on December 23, 2021

This book was recommended to me by my Goodreads friend Banny Kirsten Marie, who knows I like books about dogs. Though the story is written for kids from 9 to 12, it can be enjoyed by dog lovers of any age. 😊 ***** As the story opens, it's summer break for Chicago schools, and 12-year-old Kevin Pugh i......more

Goodreads review by Karyn on October 25, 2019

I got this on audio as a quick read and for something relaxing. Even though there were times I wanted to box Kevin's ears, I was glad that I stuck through it. It was a fun, light=hearted read that made me smile and laugh most of the time.......more

Goodreads review by Lorelei on December 03, 2014

I honestly loved reading this book. I could really connect with the book, I used to do agility with my dog a lot and this book shows how Kevin gets involved in agility with his dog Cromwell. I really found my self cheering on Cromwell and Kevin in the adventures and obstacles that they went through......more

Goodreads review by Cinnamon on June 07, 2014

Kevin has always been absolutely horrible at sports. He can't catch, kick, or run to save his life. And, in his family, not playing sports is almost a sin. His father is a former Chicago Bear and his sister is the best young soccer player in Chicago, maybe even Illinois. Kevin prefers his sedentary......more

Goodreads review by Cherie on June 28, 2013

I thought it was a good story. Some pretty funny 13 year olds. A strange dog trainer lady and a couple of parents - a little over the top. The young boy that the story is about is, Kevin, who's father is a famous Chicago Bears football player. His father does not believe a sport is a REAL sport unles......more


Awards

  • Florida Sunshine State Book Award
  • Oklahoma Sequoyah Children's Book Award