{"product_id":"9780061972423_strider","title":"Strider","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sequel to Beverly Cleary's beloved Newbery Medal-winning classic, Dear Mr. Henshaw, stars Strider, a dog who loves to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan a stray dog change the life of a teenage boy? It looks as if Strider can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Strider's help, Leigh finds that the future he once hated to be asked about now holds something he never expected: hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrider 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Leigh Botts, one stray dog changes everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Classic Story of a Boy and His Dog:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNavigating Divorce and Family Struggles:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Power of Friendship:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom Running to the Track Team:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beverly Cleary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889880617109,"sku":"9780061972423","price":3.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780061972423.jpg?v=1776888379","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780061972423_strider","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}