Harvey Holds His Own
by Colleen Nelson
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Pub Date 11 Aug 2020 | Archive Date 13 Jul 2020
Myrick Marketing & Media, LLC | Pajama Press
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Description
Harvey the West Highland Terrier, hero of Harvey Comes Home, is back with his beloved Maggie. He is also back at Brayside retirement home, where he and Maggie now volunteer along with their friend Austin. There Maggie is drawn to a new resident, Mrs. Fradette, who tells stories of learning to fix cars as a twelve-year-old during the flood of 1950.
Mrs. Fradette, with her bold fashion and love of poker, doesn’t fit in among the beige-cardigan- wearing, bridge-playing ladies of Brayside, but she doesn’t seem to care. Maybe that’s why Maggie likes her so much. Since seventh grade began, Maggie hasn’t been fitting in well with her friends, either. Always alert for anything new—and with a nose that never misses a new scent—Harvey follows his instincts on a walk with Austin and discovers an abandoned newborn puppy in a pile of trash. Austin’s heart almost breaks over the little puppy’s plight, so he takes her to safety.
Maggie and the Brayside residents and staff praise Harvey’s heroic efforts, wishing that Austin could have his own dog. But the little puppy will need time to recover from her trauma before she can be adopted, and then there’s another, even bigger obstacle: Austin’s mom, who says no to pets. As fall edges toward winter, Harvey picks up an unfriendly scent in his backyard, and he will stop at nothing to keep Maggie and the others safe. But sometimes the little Westie is just too brave for his own good.
Award-winning author Colleen Nelson delivers another satisfying story of heart, perseverance, and one incredible little dog.
Advance Praise
Harvey Comes Home Starred Review
"This gently paced, character-driven narrative captivates on every level, transforming a “lost dog” story into a deeper reading experience. Present-day and historical time lines (with a few grim moments) are seamlessly interwoven and keep readers invested. Back matter reveals that the tale was inspired by Nelson’s (Finding Hope) grandfather, accounting for the book’s authentic, intimate feel... Nelson’s first middle grade novel is heartwarming and inspirational; a first purchase."- School Library Journal
Featured Reviews
Jessica R, Educator
So glad I got to read this advanced copy, these books are well written and such great stories for young people. The illustrations are also gorgeous and a great accompaniment, young readers will not get confused by the change in narrators, and when Harvey takes the wheel, it is not silly or unrealistic. Full review on Goidreads.
Kathie M, Librarian
Thank you to the author and publisher for an ARC of this book.
I loved getting to spend time with Harvey again! In this sequel to HARVEY COMES HOME, Maggie is trying hard to forgive Austin for keeping Harvey for a couple of weeks when he was lost. When she finds out she has to get volunteer hours for a school project, she chooses Brayside Retirement Villa, the senior residence where Austin's grandpa works and where Austin and Harvey are already friends with the residents. It doesn't take long for Maggie to befriend her own resident, Mrs. Fradette, who tells her about her childhood learning to work on cars with her grandfather when her family had to evacuate their home during a flood in 1950. When she lets Austin take Harvey on a walk one day, Harvey discovers a puppy that's been left in an alley. Though they take the puppy to a shelter, his fate is uncertain, as is the future of someone whom Austin cares about.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story, especially the piece of local history. I loved watching Maggie and Austin become friends, and seeing Harvey continue to bring individuals together. I will definitely be adding this sequel to my collection in July.
Marsha S, Reviewer
Colleen Nelson has a gift for authentically getting inside the head of her various characters, and that includes Harvey the Westie and the wild raccoon hiding under the shed! This novel is a sequel to Harvey Comes Home.but could also be read as a stand-alone. I love how Nelson seamlessly weaves in bits of interesting Manitoba history in each of the books by having a resident of the seniors' home flip through photographs and reminisce. There are about four intertwining tales here and all are great! This is a cozy and satisfying read, whose charm is intensified by the illustrations by Tara Anderson. A perfect uplifting story!
Thank you #netgalley and #pajamapress for the e-review edition of this book.
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