![]() ![]() For many young readers, this may be one of the first times they’re reading a book where they have to do some of the legwork. The reader will intuit the real actions of the story through the lens of Fenway. Of course, Fenway never explicitly states that he moves. An impressive feat, mind you –Jack Russell terriers are quite excitable!Īlong with his family - ahem, the Food Lady, Fetch Man, and his short human, Hattie - Fenway makes a move from the big city to the suburbs. Yep, all of this book is written as if we are in Fenway’s mind. Fenway is facing some big changes in his furry little life, all of which Coe cap tures through Fenway’s distinct POV. Coe‘s debut middle grade novel, Fenway and Hattie, does exactly what I wish I could do, except for a spirited Jack Russell terrier named Fenway (instead of my cat). Okay, okay, my musing is actually leading somewhere! Victoria J. ![]() If only I could peek in on her furry little thoughts. When she suddenly decides she wants to be petted or curls up next to me, what’s she thinking? I know I’m not alone in wishing I could get inside her mind. I wonder what goes on in her little head - what’s that internal narrative as I pet her or put down her food dish. As a pet owner (or parent to a fur child, if you will), there’s a small amount of time each day that I spend pondering my cat. ![]()
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