Readers of all ages will root for Fenway in his war against the squirrels. That makes the world of Fenway and Hattie fresh and new, keeping readers alert, curious, and empathetic. We see the world – the backyard, the old house, the new house, the neighborhood, even elevators – through Fenway’s ears and eyes and, especially, nose.

Coe keeps young readers interested and engaged by telling the story in the first person, from Fenway’s perspective. Meanwhile, Fenway’s family is slowly learning to appreciate Fenway’s concerns. Faithful and persistent, Fenway spends his days protecting, playing, and problem solving on behalf of his Humans. His Humans don’t seem to understand that there are threatening squirrels lurking about and menacing delivery trucks that must be diverted! If only Fenway could get his Humans to understand his point of view. Readers will follow along as they both learn to see things from the other’s perspective.įenway is a perfectly passionate pooch that finds himself misunderstood by the Humans he lives with. Fenway and his favorite Short Human, Hattie, find a way to better relate to each other. It is a charming tale of true dedication and friendship. Phew!įenway and Hattie is the story of a dog and his Humans, their understandings and misunderstandings. Teachers and adults will appreciate generous sprinklings of rich vocabulary.It sure is hard to be a dog. 'A fun, fresh frolic that animal-loving kids are sure to enjoy.' - Publishers Weekly 'Readers will relate to Fenway's impulsivity and delight in descriptions from his dog's-eye view. And he's going to prove it Get a dog's-eye view of the world in this heartwarming, enthusiastic 'tail' about two best friends. His friends in the Dog Park next door say Hattie is outgrowing him, but that can't be right. Rather than playing with Fenway, she seems more interested in her new short human friend and learning to play baseball. He's pretty pleased with the huge Dog Park behind his new home, but he's not so happy about the Evil Squirrels that taunt him from the trees, the super-slippery Wicked Floor in the Eating Room, and the changes that have come over Hattie lately. But when his family moves to the suburbs, Fenway faces a world of changes. He lives in the city with Food Lady, Fetch Man, and-of course-his beloved short human and best-friend-in-the-world, Hattie. This lovable new series introduces a little dog with a GIANT personality Fenway is an excitable and endlessly energetic Jack Russell terrier.

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