"Strider" by Beverly Cleary tells the story of a boy named Mitch who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is an active, adventurous kid, but lacks a sense of direction until he meets an energetic stray dog named Strider. The bond they form helps Mitch discover his own strengths and abilities. As they explore the neighborhood together, Mitch learns valuable lessons about friendship, responsibility, and the importance of having someone who believes in you. The story beautifully captures the essence of childhood, the joys of companionship, and the journey of growing up. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by HarperCollins .

Beverly Cleary is one of America's most popular authors and her many successful stories, including the best-selling Beezus and Ramona series, have delighted children all over the world for many years. Beverly Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. She lives in California and is the mother of grown-up twins. The Beezus and Ramona books are now the subject of a major motion picture starring Selena Gomez and Joey King. Paul Zelinsky is one of America's most original and celebrated illustrators. He studied with Maurice Sendak at Yale University and it was Sendak who inspired him to pursue a career in children's books. He is best known for his internationally successful novelty title, The Wheels On the Bus, and he has won the prestigious Caldecott Medal three times. He lives in New York with his wife and two daughters.