Victoria J. Coe

Fenway and the Bone Thieves (Make Way for Fenway!) by Katherine Applegate is an entertaining, heartwarming chapter book for young readers. The story follows Fenway, an adorable, mischievous dog who is the protagonist of this delightful series. Fenway is a lovable, relatable character with a strong personality, and his adventures provide a fun way for children to engage with the world of animals and friendship. In this particular installment, Fenway is on a mission to recover his prized bone, show more which has been stolen by some mischievous characters. The plot is simple but exciting enough to keep kids hooked, and it’s easy for them to root for Fenway as he embarks on his quest.Overall, Fenway and the Bone Thieves is an enjoyable, lighthearted read that will appeal to young readers, especially dog lovers. Its humorous and heartfelt story, coupled with charming illustrations, make it a perfect addition to early chapter book collections. Fans of the Make Way for Fenway! series will certainly look forward to more of Fenway’s adventures. show less

What a fun story FENWAY AND HATTIE is! I knew right away it would be the perfect book for my 9-year-old daughter who absolutely LOVES dogs. She ended up reading the book in four days, then insisted I read the book so we could talk about it. Since the story is written through the dog, Fenway's, perspective, it brings to life the imagination of the reader. Now, my daughter cannot help but stop and wonder how her dog, Charles, views the world. Fenway called Hattie's mother Food Lady. My show more daughter said our dog, Charles, calls me Lap Lady. This is a great book for any child and elementary classroom. show less

Fenway moves with Hattie and her parents to the suburbs and must learn to adjust to the new house and to Hattie’s changing behavior towards him. What’s a dog to do when the squirrels in the trees taunt him, he has to attend behavior school, and Hattie plays more with the neighbor girl than him? Told from the perspective of Fenway, a rambunctious Jack Russell Terrier pup. A fun, fast read for dog lovers. - SB

Even though Fenway is disappointed when his best human friend Hattie refuses to remove the Cone of Doom so he can care for his own injury, he is determined to cheer her up when she worries about her grandmother's visit.