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Harvey takes the lead  Cover Image Book Book

Harvey takes the lead / by Colleen Nelson ; illustrations by Tara Anderson.

Nelson, Colleen. (Author). Anderson, Tara. (Added Author).

Summary:

Strict new rules at Brayside Retirement Villa make it difficult for West Highland terrier Harvey to visit. Meanwhile, Harvey's owner Maggie has to cope with being the understudy for the school play. And her friend Austin faces shame over money problems. Also, Austin checks on Mr. Kowalski, a resident at Brayside whose wife is in the hospital, and learns about his life during World War II.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1772782408
  • ISBN: 9781772782400
  • Physical Description: 256 pages : illustrations.
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: Toronto, Ontario : Pajama Press, 2022.

Content descriptions

Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 22.95
Subject: West Highland white terrier > Juvenile fiction.
Dogs > Juvenile fiction.
Older people > Juvenile fiction.
Human-animal relationships > Juvenile fiction.
Retirement communities > Juvenile fiction.
Schools > Juvenile fiction.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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  • Baker & Taylor
    "Strict new rules at Brayside Retirement Home make it hard for West Highland Terrier Harvey to continue his important role as comfort dog. Meanwhile, Harvey's owner Maggie struggles with being the understudy for the school play, his friend Austin faces shame over money troubles, and retirement home resident Bob Kowalski begins to feel lonely and anxious as his wife is in the hospital."--
  • Ingram Publishing Services

    A third adventure in the award winning Harvey Stories! Everyone’s favorite West Highland Terrier brings his sharp nose and comforting personality to a new set of challenges heart-warming solutions!

  • Ingram Publishing Services

    The award-winning Harvey Stories are back with a new story of acceptance, understanding, and the loving comfort of everyone’s favorite Westie.

    There’s nothing quite like the loving companionship of a loyal dog. When Harvey’s status as Brayside’s comfort dog comes into question, the elderly residents are quick to stand up for him.

    Mr. Kowalski, a longstanding Brayside resident, is struggling with his wife’s recent hospitalization. As Harvey watches over him, Mr. Kowalski shares stories of his youth during World War II—tales which fascinates Harvey’s friend Austin. At the same time, the newly appointed Assistant Director Hilary Appleby, the person who wants to get rid of Harvey, also creates unreasonable rules which make the residents of Brayside miserable.

    The new school season for Austin and Harvey’s owner Maggie proves to be harder than expected. Maggie’s audition for the school play of Annie doesn’t go as planned, with the role she wanted going to Ndidi, who rarely comes out to rehearsals. Austin, for his part, is battling shame around not being able to afford a school trip.

    Award-winning author Colleen Nelson and illustrator Tara Anderson team up once again to deliver another engaging story where Harvey’s exceptional nose leads Maggie and Austin to find resolution to the many challenges they face.

    Themes of acceptance, understanding, and intergenerational friendships are the strengths of this middle-grade novel.


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