Strider
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This sequel to Beverly Cleary's beloved Newbery Medal-winning classic, Dear Mr. Henshaw, stars Strider, a dog who loves to run.
Can a stray dog change the life of a teenage boy? It looks as if Strider can.
He's a dog that loves to run; because of Strider, Leigh Botts finds himself running?well enough to join the school track team. Strider changes Leigh on the inside, too, as he finally begins to accept his parents' divorce and gets to know a redheaded girl he's been admiring.
With Strider's help, Leigh finds that the future he once hated to be asked about now holds something he never expected: hope.
Strider is a winning dog adventure for kids ages 6-12. It can be read alongside the beloved classic Dear Mr. Henshaw or on its own.
For Leigh Botts, one stray dog changes everything.
- A Classic Story of a Boy and His Dog: Leigh Botts is dealing with a lot, but when a stray dog named Strider enters his life, he finds a friend who teaches him how to run?and how to hope.
- Navigating Divorce and Family Struggles: This thoughtful story gently explores the reality of parents living apart and a father's financial hardship, making it a relatable read for kids facing similar situations.
- The Power of Friendship: From sharing "joint custody" of Strider with his best friend Barry to getting to know the redheaded girl he's admired from afar, Leigh learns he's not as alone as he thinks.
- From Running to the Track Team: Strider is a dog that loves to run, and soon Leigh is running, too?fast enough to join the school track team and discover a confidence he never knew he had.
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Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up.
Instead she became a librarian. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born!
Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Her characters, including Beezus and Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, and Ralph, the motorcycle-riding mouse, have delighted children for generations.
