Now, not only are squirrels hanging around in the Dog Park behind the family's house, but now there's a gang of evil bunnies hanging around the neighborhood wreaking havoc on Food Lady's vegetable garden. (I was the lucky recipient of an advance reader copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review)įenway, his family and friends are back in this awesome sequel to Fenway and Hattie.

The FENWAY series is a must-have for every kid, school and library! Particularly since the language and writing style make it brilliant fun for read-alouds! But it's not just about emotion her thoughful setup of the situations creates numerous opportunities for learning and discussion. Coe resolves these conflicts in serendipitous ways, making us laugh and cry. And whether you're an animal or a human, our differing points of view-based on different backgrounds and experiences and ways of communicating- can lead to conflicts that threaten our happiness. Throughout the story, the deeply nuanced dog point-of-view is a poignant reminder of how everyone has a different way of seeing things. She also shows effortless mastery of multiple compelling narrative threads that build up toward a happy, satisfying ending. So he launches a campaign to get rid of the new pet bunny along with the rabbit gang in the garden.with disastrous, hilarious results.Īuthor Victoria Coe has a special gift for layering meaning and different kinds of emotion into every scene. He suffers, thinking the adorable little fur ball has stolen away Hattie's heart. but Hattie and her parents think Fenway's the culprit! To make matters way worse, Hattie has agreed to care for a neighbor couple's pet rabbit-and when the bunny arrives, Fenway is jealous. He's on the job to root them out and send them packing. It's about heartache, misunderstanding, empathy, and the many ups and downs of friendship and love.Īs in Book 1, it's told from the point of view of Fenway, a Jack Russell terrier who's madly loyal and loving to Hattie, his owner, and her family.īecause Fenway's discovered there's a gang of wild bunnies digging up Hattie's mom's prized garden. This book is not just a comedy (though it will make readers laugh out loud). Each time I tried to write this review from a distanced perspective, I couldn't, so I'm giving in and saying exactly what's in my heart.

Get ready for Fenway's second adventure-it's every bit as wonderful as the first! If I sound like a fan, it's because I most definitely am.

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