An adventurous West Highland Terrier follows his nose a little too far from home and becomes desperate for a helping hand. But when he's taken in by a young boy volunteering at a retirement home, it just might be Harvey who does the helping.
A dog's 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 man's 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 Harvey's 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 hope--all inspired by one curious dog.
Author: Colleen Nelson
Publisher: Pajama Press
Published: 09/17/2019
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781772780970
Audience: Ages 9-12
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2019
Booklist 08/01/2019 pg. 63
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2019 pg. 59
School Library Journal 08/30/2019 pg. 1