Victoria J. Coe

Print
Back to Previous Page

GZLA

MAKE WAY FOR FENWAY

FENWAY AND THE GREAT ESCAPE

October 2023, Putnam/Penguin Random House, 96 pp

The little dog with a GIANT personality from Fenway and Hattie is starring in his own chapter book series! 

The little dog with the GIANT personality from Fenway and Hattie just knows he is meant to roam freely off-leash . . . but how can he get his short human to agree?

One day on a hike, Fenway finally convinces Hattie to take off his leash so he can run free with other dogs, and as always, keep his humans safe from any squirrels. He can’t wait to tell all his friends at home that he officially doesn’t need a leash anymore!

But the next time Fenway runs free on a hike, things don’t go so well. Instead of coming back when Hattie calls, Fenway chases one more squirrel and then Hattie gets lost. Of course Fenway finds her again, but he resolves to keep that leash nearby so that she won’t wander off again.

With an easy reading level and lively illustrations, emerging readers will be eager to get their paws on the Make Way for Fenway! chapter books. 

FENWAY AND THE LOUDMOUTH BIRD
(April 2023, Putnam/Penguin Random House, 96 pp)
Usually Fenway has a great time visiting Nana with his short human, Hattie. But this time is very different—a bird is living inside Nana’s house. And it speaks human!

Fenway doesn’t know how any of this happened, but he vows to keep Hattie safe from that bird, Merlin. Except Hattie wants them to be friends. Fenway can’t believe that could even be possible, but when Merlin gets upset and Fenway realizes what’s wrong, it turns out that a bird and a dog can understand each other.

FENWAY AND THE FRISBEE TRICK
(May 2022, Putnam/Penguin Random House, 96 pp)
Fenway is ready to learn a new trick! When Fenway sees a dog leap into the air and catch a Frisbee, he wants to do it, too. But catching a Frisbee is harder than it looks. Good thing Fenway is willing to keep trying, and he impresses everyone with a special trick of his own!

FENWAY AND THE BONE THIEVES
(May 2022, Putnam/Penguin Random House, 96 pp)
There’s nothing better than a brand-new bone! And nothing worse than sneaky squirrels trying to steal it! But Fenway is smarter than those squirrels, and he finds the perfect place to hide his bone. The only problem is the hiding place might be too hard for Fenway to find, too!

 

NOTE: Please contact Penguin for illustration rights.


Marietta Zacker


Chapter Book


Animals

Contemporary

Friendship

Humor


Dramatic

Translation

UK

GZLA

FENWAY AND HATTIE SERIES

FENWAY AND HATTIE IN THE WILD

Book 4 – May 2019, Putnam/Penguin Random House, 176 pp

In the fourth book in this adorable middle-grade series, all told from the dog’s point of view, Fenway gets a taste of the wild when he goes on a back-to-school camping trip with his human, Hattie. They can’t wait to spend time with friends and wild forest animals, but will a pair of bullies ruin their plans? Fitting in can be a tough business, but luckily both Fenway and Hattie come around to realizing that being true to themselves is much more important.

Full of all the heart and humor of the 2017 Global Read Aloud selection FENWAY AND HATTIE, this new title invites readers to find the courage to go against the crowd.

FENWAY AND HATTIE UP TO NEW TRICKS Book 3 – January 2018, Putnam/Penguin Random House, 192 pp Fenway’s favorite short human, Hattie, has a few tricks up her sleeves in this adorable, laugh-out-loud third installment. Fenway’s dog’s-eye-view of the world is as enthusiastic as ever, but after a trip to the vet (the Place of Fear) and being forced to wear the Cone of Doom, Fenway is worried Hattie doesn’t 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 AND THE EVIL BUNNY GANG Book 2 – January 2017, Putnam/Penguin, 192 pp The lovable little dog with a GIANT personality is back—battling something that may be worse than squirrels! Hattie has a new pet bunny, an evil bunny, and Fenway can’t believe his own Hattie would choose another pet over him. But taking matters into his own paws just makes everything worse. Is his heart big enough to accept that Hattie can love another pet too? Get a dog’s-eye view of the world in this heartwarming, enthusiastic “tail” about two best friends. FENWAY AND HATTIE Book 1 – February 2016, Putnam/Penguin, 176 pp The first in the series, this perky, pet-centered tale told from the perspective of Fenway, Hattie’s dog, focuses on the pair’s adjustments to the changes that come with their move from the city to the suburbs.

STARRED REVIEWS

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY – 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.

ACCOLADES

  • FENWAY & HATTIE was the 2017 Global Read Aloud Early Reader selection


Marietta Zacker


Middle Grade


Animals

Contemporary

Family

Friendship

Humor

Nature


Dramatic

Translation

UK