The Underdogs of Upson Downs

<b>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.<br><br>A <i>KIRKUS REVIEWS</i> BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR</b><br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>However, there is a curious catch: Runt will only obey Annie's commands if nobody else is watching.<br><br>With all eyes on them, Annie and Runt must beat the odds--and the fastest dogs in the world--to save her farm.