Book
Harvey comes home / by Colleen Nelson ; illustrations by Tara Anderson.
Record details
- ISBN: 1772780979
- ISBN: 9781772780970
- Physical Description: 218 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Toronto, Ontario : Pajama Press, 2019.
Content descriptions
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 21.95 |
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| Subject: | Dogs > Juvenile fiction. Human-animal relationships > Juvenile fiction. Retirement communities > Juvenile fiction. Depressions > 1929 > Canada > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Pastoral fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J FIC Nelso | 31681020155784 | JFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Austin, a volunteer at a retirement home, finds a lost dog, Harvey, and, after hearing the residents of the home talk about their early days of hardship and loneliness, Austin feels empathy for Harvey and begins a search for his owner. - Ingram Publishing Services
An adventurous West Highland Terrier follows his nose a little too far from home and becomes desperate for a helping hand. But when heâs taken in by a young boy volunteering at a retirement home, it just might be Harvey who does the helping. - Ingram Publishing Services
The award-winning story of a lost West Highland Terrier warming hearts and bringing generations together
A dogâs world is a world of scents, of adventure. When a Harvey the West Highland Terrier wanders out of his old life guided only by his nose and his heart, lives begin to converge.
Austin, a young volunteer at the Brayside retirement home, quickly finds that the audacious Harvey inspires Mr. Pickering, a bitter resident coping with memory loss, to tell stories of his childhood. Moved by the elderly manâs Dust Bowl recollections of grinding poverty and the perseverance of his friends and family, Austin begins to trade his preconceived notions for empathy. But is it enough to give him the resolve to track down Harveyâs original owner?
Supported by warm graphite illustrations from acclaimed artist Tara Anderson, author Colleen Nelson immerses readers in a rich and unflinchingly human tale of struggle and hopeâall inspired by one curious dog.
? STARRED REVIEW "[T]his 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 grandfather, accounting for the book's authentic, intimate feel. Nelson's first middle grade novel is heartwarming and inspirational; a first purchase."âSchool Library Journal Starred Review
An adventurous West Highland Terrier follows his nose a little too far from home and becomes desperate for a helping hand. But when heâs taken in by a young boy volunteering at a retirement home, it just might be Harvey who does the helping.
A dogâs world is a world of scents, of adventure. When a runaway West Highland Terrier named Harvey wanders out of his old life guided only by his nose and his heart, lives begin to converge.
Austin, a young volunteer at Brayside retirement home, quickly finds that the audacious Harvey inspires Mr. Pickering, a bitter resident coping with memory loss, to tell stories of his childhood. Moved by the elderly manâs Dust Bowl recollections of grinding poverty and the perseverance of his friends and family, Austin begins to trade his preconceived notions for empathy. But is it enough to give him the resolve to track down Harveyâs original owner?
Supported by striking illustrations from acclaimed artist Tara Anderson, award-winning author Colleen Nelson immerses readers in a rich and unflinchingly human tale of struggle and hopeâall inspired by one curious dog.
