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.
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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""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[An] affirming small-town adventure that radiates good humor and a generous spirit.
— Publishers Weekly[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★ "A perfect run of a novel with the heart of a champion.
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Craig Silvey wrote his first novel, Rhubarb, at the age of nineteen. It became a bestseller and was chosen as the “One Book” for the Perth International Writers Festival. Craig is the singer/songwriter for the band The Nancy Sikes! and lives in Fremantle, Australia.