# New Kids and Underdogs - Hardcover

by **Margaret Finnegan** (Author)

**When perpetual new kid Robyn signs up her special needs dogs for agility training, she gets an unexpected lesson in friendship in this "well-paced...thoughtful" (_Kirkus Reviews_) novel from the author of _We Could Be Heroes_ and _Susie B. Won't Back Down_.**

Robyn Kellen has been the new kid six times. She's practically an expert on the subject and has developed foolproof rules to help her get by: Blend in, don't go looking for trouble, and move on. Unfortunately, Robyn's mom has a rule, too: Robyn must do an after-school activity.

When Robyn discovers a dog agility class, she thinks she's found the perfect thing--but then her dogs, Sundae and Fudge, are rejected from the class. Sundae won't do anything without Fudge, and Fudge is deaf and blind, and the instructor refuses to change the rules to fit their needs. Luckily, the instructor's grandson, Nestor--a legend at Robyn's new school--offers Robyn a deal: If she helps him with math, he'll train Sundae and Fudge. Problem is, Robyn isn't so great at math herself, so she's forced to recruit the class outcast, Alejandra, to help.

Suddenly, Robyn finds herself surrounded by people who do anything _but_ blend in--and sticking to her rules becomes harder than ever. But as Robyn learns how to adapt the rules of agility for Sundae and Fudge, she will find that some rules are worth breaking altogether.

### Author Biography

Margaret Finnegan is the author of _New Kids and Underdogs_ and Junior Library Guild Selections _We Could Be Heroes_ and _Susie B. Won't Back Down_. Her other work has appeared in _FamilyFun_, the _Los Angeles Times_, _Salon_, and other publications. She lives in South Pasadena, California, where she enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dog, and baking really good chocolate cakes. Connect with her at MargaretFinnegan.com.

**Number of Pages:** 288

**Dimensions:** 1.1 x 8.3 x 5.6 IN

**Publication Date:** October 25, 2022

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** New Kids & Underdogs

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 4.7

**Point Value:** 9

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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