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The UnderneathThere is nothing lonelier than a cat who has been loved, at least for a while, and then abandoned on the side of the road. A calico cat, about to have kittens, hears the lonely howl of a chained up hound deep in the backwaters of the bayou. She dares to find him in the forest, and the hound dares to befriend this cat, this feline, this creature he is supposed to hate. They are an unlikely pair, about to become an unlikely family. Ranger urges the cat
There is nothing lonelier than a cat who has been loved, at least for a while, and then abandoned on the side of the road.
A calico cat, about to have kittens, hears the lonely howl of a chained-up hound deep in the backwaters of the bayou. She dares to find him in the forest, and the hound dares to befriend this cat, this feline, this creature he is supposed to hate. They are an unlikely pair, about to become an unlikely family. Ranger urges the cat to hide underneath the porch, to raise her kittens there because Gar-Face, the man living inside the house, will surely use them as alligator bait should he find them. But they are safe in the Underneath...as long as they stay in the Underneath. Kittens, however, are notoriously curious creatures. And one kitten's one moment of curiosity sets off a chain of events that is astonishing, remarkable, and enormous in its meaning. For everyone who loves Sounder, Shiloh, and The Yearling, for everyone who loves the haunting beauty of writers such as Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Flannery O'Connor, and Carson McCullers, Kathi Appelt spins a harrowing yet keenly sweet tale about the power of love -- and its opposite, hate -- the fragility of happiness and the importance of making good on your promises.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 05/06/2008
ISBN: 9781416950585
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.10h x 6.00w x 1.30d
Award: Buckeye Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Massachusetts Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: William Allen White Childens Book Award - Nominee
Award: Land of Enchantment Book Award - Nominee
Award: West Virginia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Newbery Medal - Honor Book
Award: National Book Awards - Finalist
Award: Literary Award - Winner
Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 04/01/2008 pg. 351
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2008 pg. 303
School Library Journal 06/01/2008 pg. 134
Booklist 05/15/2008 pg. 54
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 335 - Superior,Well Above Average
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2009 pg. 15
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/15/2009 pg. 23
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 122589 / Underneath
Reading Level: 5.2 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 9
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Great affordable bra
Color: Balsam Blue, Size: 38I
Best bra I have purchased! I wear a 38 I and this is without a doubt the comfiest bra I own. No side boob or uniboob! The fit is perfect and there is no spillage on the tops or sides and I'm not having to constantly adjust myself. I didn't think it was possible to find cute, supportive bra for under $40 but here we are. They also have great support for when I'm at the gym. I do tend to still put a looser fitting sports bra over the HSIA bra when I'm working out for my own comfort, but it's not really necessary and I would most likely be fine during my workout without the extra layer.
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★★★★★ 3
Cute but could be better
Color: Dark Pink, Size: 38DD
This bra definitely looks really good and has a sexy style to it. It does a decent job overall, especially for the price, but after trying two different bras from the same brand, I honestly liked the more expensive one much better.
The lace on this one is pretty, but it shows through thin shirts and tighter materials. The underwire also started digging into my skin after wearing it for a bit, and the lace caused some irritation. The fit wasn’t bad, but the pricier version was noticeably more comfortable and fit better overall.
For $16, this bra is still decent and looks nice, but if you’re deciding between the two, I’d recommend spending a little extra money on the more expensive one for the added comfort and better fit.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Best bra ever 💯
Color: Dark Pink, Size: 38DDD
I have seen these bras hyped everywhere especially tiktok, so I was expecting to be somewhat disappointed. Instead i am shocked by how much I love it and am immediately looking to buy more of them!! This is the most comfortable bra I have ever worn. I am a 38DDD, and it actually does appear to minimize and lift my chest in shirts while being so much more comfortable than any other bra. My back pain is gone???? Its affordable??? 100000000/10. Buy it 😭😭
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good fit, but wire isn’t good for super lg breast
Color: Purple, Size: 36I
While I love the fit of these bras I’ve order almost one in every color, I have to say the wire does break a little easily they always snap right under my under arm now ik I have very large breast I’m between a I and J cup. These are a little tight but you can still adjust them I still love them despite the wire snapping. I’d say they last longer for small breast like my sister I accidentally ordered the wrong cup size and it fit her now she’s hooked on this brand and has an equal amount of colors😂 it’s easy to wash and I wouldn’t say it’s soft because it’s mesh I don’t think mesh is that soft like silk or anything but it’s definitely smooth and see through so my bf and I love that part whenever I wanna get spicy and send a pic during the day.
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★★★★★ 4
Weird smell but cute
Color: Coffee Brown, Size: 36H
Edit: ordered a size up from the size chart cup and it's perfect. Wore it all day at work today and it was super comfortable and nothing fell out.
I did return this same day but it was too small in the cup. I did follow the size chart but I was still spilling out of the top. But the material was very good quality and the color was an excellent match to the listing. I will be ordering the next cup size up to see if I can get it. Only down side was a TERRIBLE chemical smell when I opened the package and took it out. But it was gone in a few minutes.
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