Reviews

Fenway and Hattie by Victoria J. Coe

deschatjes's review

2.0

I'm sure there are a bunch of kids out there who are just going to love this but personally I found it tedious. I may have been able to get more than 1/4 through without abandoning it if at least the voices alternated but the unrelenting dogs-eye-view did my head in. One of the few books I've abandoned this year.

sburgart's review

1.0

Look. This is a kids’ book mine had to read and I need it on record I sat through this book. It did have me thinking about how I train and look at my dog for a split second, but this was a super boring book. I’m sure it’s good for many, but no thanks. Mine won’t be continuing in the series.

jexjthomas's review

funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

madae's review

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

catethegreat03's review

funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I read this book to a class of kindergarteners, and they loved it!

eebeck's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

debreadsbooks's review

2.0

Cute story idea, but very very repetitive.

listen_learn's review

4.0

This was cute. It was nice to see a book written from the perspective of a pet and Coe manages a voice that sounds fairly what I imagine a dog might sound like if he could speak English.

I'd recommend for dog-lovers and people who enjoy optomistic and slightly naive main characters.

abbymoore06's review

4.0

Very cute story from a precocious puppy's point of view. This is the first animal POV that seems pretty authentic... I like how the reader has to infer the action and dialogue despite Fenway's misguided perception. I laughed out loud many times! Simple story but lots of discussion is possible. Would be a great read aloud for grades 2-5!

sabrielabhorsen's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced

4.0