{"product_id":"lolo-weaver-swims-upstream-isbn-9780823452095","title":"Lolo Weaver Swims Upstream","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Not since Ramona Quimby has a character marched right out of a book with so much bravado, humor, and heart.\"--Barbara O'Connor, New York Times bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA headstrong girl’s quest to steal back her family’s dog goes awry in this humorous and compassionate novel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLolo is stuck in summer school with a teacher who is out to get her while her family is still reeling from her grandfather’s death. Even his dog is mourning, howling outside all night and every night. Finally, lovable old Hank is sent to a farm across the lake that takes foster dogs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd it’s all Lolo’s fault. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLolo knows she has to get Hank back. In a tippy canoe, Lolo crosses the almost-dried-out lake to steal her dog back. But she runs into Noah, a student in her summer school class and Hank's new owner—and he loves Hank as much as she does.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Lolo’s plan unravels and her uneasy alliance with Noah grows into a friendship, the question of what’s best for Hank becomes muddier. Can Lolo manage to do the right thing—for once? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eItch\u003c\/i\u003e author Polly Farquhar returns to Ohio with a tale of a big-hearted girl searching for answers to tough questions in all the wrong places. Fans of Gary Schmidt will love Farquhar’s blend of honesty, humor, and heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\"Not since Ramona Quimby has a character marched right out of a book with so much bravado, humor, and heart.\" —Barbara O'Connor, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Bittersweet and heartwarming.\"\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This character-driven story is full of warmth and lyrical prose that will fill the reader's heart. Lolo is a passionate and strong character who has many relatable and admirable qualities.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Dog lovers will dote on. \"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Lolo’s realizations are organic and moving..\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A big-hearted story about grief, disappointment, and learning to trust yourself and others. Lolo’s quest shows us that, even when your heart is broken, you can still figure out a way to fix things.\"\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eKate Albus, author of\u003ci\u003e A Place To Hang the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Lolo has the feel of a classic, where small aventures loom large and gentle discoveries change lives. A new friend, a phalanx of pooping geese, and a run-in with a skunk add to the fun, even as this reader's eyes kept misting over. Lolo's unique voice is going to stay with you long after you close this lovely book.\"\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eTricia Springstubb, author of \u003ci\u003eWhat Happened on Fox Street\u003c\/i\u003ePolly Farquhar, author of \u003ci\u003eItch \u003c\/i\u003ewhich received 2 starred reviews, earned her MFA in Creative Writing from Ohio State University and her short stories have been published in literary magazines such as \u003ci\u003ePrairie Schooner\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eMid-American Review\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the recipient of two Individual Artists Grants from the Ohio Arts Council. She resides with her husband and daughters in the Columbus, Ohio area, near where her books are set.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304430948581,"sku":"NP9780823452095","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823452095.jpg?v=1767731675","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/lolo-weaver-swims-upstream-isbn-9780823452095","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}