PRESS KIT. FENWAY AND HATTIE SERIES by Victoria J. Coe. GP Putnam s Sons Books for Young Readers/Penguin Young Readers Group

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1 PRESS KIT FENWAY AND HATTIE SERIES by Victoria J. Coe GP Putnam s Sons Books for Young Readers/Penguin Young Readers Group age range: 8-12 genre: contemporary fiction from a dog s point of view classroom guide: One-stop shop resource padlet: FENWAY AND HATTIE (Book #1) Pub date: Feb. 9, 2016

2 Hardcover ISBN: Paperback ISBN: pages: 162 The 2017 Global Read Aloud selection for Early Readers ReadToThem.org One School, One Book Sweet Spot Selection Readers will relate to Fenway s impulsivity and delight in descriptions from his dog s-eye view. Teachers and adults will appreciate generous sprinklings of rich vocabulary. School Library Journal

3 Fenway may not understand Hattie s behavior, but readers looking through his uncomprehending eyes will follow her ups and downs easily as she adjusts to the move. They ll also wince in sympathy as she tries, with mixed success, to train, or even restrain, her barky, hyper, emotional pet. Booklist This perky, pet-centered tale takes readers inside the head of Fenway, an energetic and perpetually hopeful Jack Russell terrier with a deep love for food, intense hatred of squirrels, and undying adoration of his small human, Hattie... A fun, fresh frolic that animal-loving kids are sure to enjoy. Publishers Weekly Summary: Fenway is an excitable and endlessly energetic Jack Russell terrier. He lives in the city with Food Lady, Fetch Man, and of course his beloved short human and best-friend-in-the-world, Hattie. But when his family moves to the suburbs, Fenway faces a world of changes. 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. Rather than playing with Fenway, she seems more interested in her new short human friend, Angel, and learning to play baseball. His friends in the Dog Park next door say Hattie is outgrowing him, but that can't be right. 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. FENWAY AND HATTIE AND THE EVIL BUNNY GANG (Book #2) Pub date: January 24, 2017

4 Hardcover ISBN: Paperback ISBN: pages: 176 "In this second in the series, Fenway's girl, Hattie, is caring for a pet rabbit. Fenway regards the Evil Bunny as he does the wild backyard rabbits: it's a dangerous threat." Kirkus Reviews "[A]long with amusing pictures of doggy life punctuated with the bum-sniffing circle dance and other interactions with fellow canines, Fenway s takes on Hattie s developing relationship

5 with new friends and her progress in learning to take responsibility for her actions provide a rich between-the-lines human plot." Booklist It can be difficult to find a book with the same depth and accessibility as Fenway and Hattie, and this new addition to the series does not disappoint!" - Mrs. Dana Williams, 3rd grade teacher, Bettendorf, IA Summary: When evil bunnies invade the Dog Park, Fenway s hot on their trail. Hattie seems understandably alarmed, though she clearly doesn t appreciate his efforts. She shoos him out of the garden and fills in holes as fast as he can dig them! Fenway wonders if his beloved Hattie could be working against him, until she brings home a cage with a bunny inside. He can hardly control his excitement - she captured one of the intruders! But when Fenway realizes Hattie actually likes the bunny, he s crushed. Is his heart big enough to accept that Hattie can love another pet, too? In this sequel to Fenway and Hattie, these two best buddies learn that making the right choice can be tough, but being a real friend is the greatest choice of all. FENWAY AND HATTIE UP TO NEW TRICKS (Book #3) Pub date: Jan. 2, 2018

6 Hardcover ISBN: Paperback ISBN: (Coming January 8, 2019) pages 192 Fenway, Hattie s exuberant Jack Russell terrier, is back for another (mis)adgenture.... Fenway s narrative point of view is very, very doggy.... Those who have enjoyed Fenway s necessarily narrow doggy point of view will no doubt savor another outing. Kirkus Reviews Another romping, laugh-out-loud adventure. Coe s crisp and descriptive writing, once again, masterfully takes the reader on another escapade through the eyes of Jack Russell Terrier, Fenway.

7 From thieving chipmunks to buzzing bees to the plastic cone of doom, the reader will cheer for and want to wrap their arms around our beloved, four-legged hero. Four paws up for Book 3 in the series. Elly Swartz, author of FINDING PERFECT and SMART COOKIE Victoria has an amazing ability to see things from a different POV. By far the best and funniest of the series so far! - Rachel Harder, 4th grade teacher and NerdCampKS committee member Summary: Fenway s dog s-eye-view of the world is as enthusiastic as ever, but his favorite short human is not acting the way he expects and he doesn t like it one bit! Fenway s life is pretty great, except for the strange stripey chipmunks that have suddenly appeared in the Dog Park behind his house. He s determined to catch them, but one of their hiding places contains some stinging insects. Ouch! Fenway thinks he can take care of this injury himself, but his humans don t let him. They take him to the Place of Fear and then Hattie doesn t even help him take off the Cone of Doom! Fenway never would have expected Hattie to do these things to him. Doesn t she love him anymore? But even though his family is acting weird, Fenway is determined do whatever it takes to make them all happy again. FENWAY AND HATTIE IN THE WILD (Book #4) Pub date: May 7, 2019 Cover, description, and preordering info coming soon Author Bio

8 Victoria J. Coe is a voracious reader, writing teacher, and Jack Russell terrier impersonator. She lives with her family on the outskirts of Boston, where she and her dog are always ready to track down evil.

9 instagram.com/victoriajcoe