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Harvey Takes the Lead Colleen Nelson

Harvey Takes the Lead By Colleen Nelson

Harvey Takes the Lead by Colleen Nelson


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

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Harvey Takes the Lead by Colleen Nelson

The award-winning Harvey Stories are back with a new story of acceptance, understanding, and the loving comfort of everyones favourite Westie.

Theres nothing quite like the loving companionship of a loyal dog.When Harveys status as Braysides 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 wifes recent hospitalization. As Harvey watches over him, Mr. Kowalski shares stories of his youth during World War IItales which fascinates Harveys 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 Harveys owner Maggie proves to be harder than expected. Maggies audition for the school play of Annie doesnt 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 Harveys 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.

Harvey Takes the Lead Reviews

Praise for Harvey Takes the Lead

2024 MYRCA Sundogs Award Nominee

2022 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens Selection

2022 The Childrens Book Council May: Hot Off the Press feature

2022 49th Shelf "20 Middle Grade & Young Adult Page Turners" Feature

2022 49th Shelf Five Ways to Keep Kids Reading This Summer feature

This feel-good story told from multiple points of view, including Harveys, keeps readers engaged and interested A wonderful addition to libraries where Harveys previous adventuresare popular.School Library Journal

This warm novel delivers well-realized characters and underscores connections that bind: those between animals and humans and those that unite generations.Kirkus Reviews

The story unites generations in a sensitive way, and I recommend you give it a shot.YA Books Central

A welcome treat for Harvey fans and dog lovers everywhere. CM Magazine

Author Colleen Nelson weaves relatable issues like friendship drama and economic disparities with the historical stories of the residents at the retirement centre. CTV Your Morning

Fans of the lovable and charming Harvey (a West Highland terrier) will be thrilled with his return.Childrens LiteratureCLCD

The story is fast moving and the characters are strong. I am impressed by Maggie and Austins mature choices and I loved getting to learn about Mr. Kowalskis life during the Secord World War.Book Time

Colleen Nelson pours so much heart onto the pages of her Harvey stories and none more than in Harvey Takes the Lead. Storytime with Stephanie

[A] heartwarming story about balancing school, family and friends, and giving second chances Every single character has a vibrant personality and backstory, including Harvey and Bertie, the beloved canines! Out of 10, I would give Harvey Takes the Lead a 9.CanLit for LittleCanadians

Harvey Takes the Lead is another wonderful Harvey story! Jill's Book Blog

There are many interesting plot lines in Colleen Nelsons Harvey Takes the Lead and readers will enjoy following them allMaryLou Driedger

Harvey Takes the Lead is an engaging story with adventure, warmth and personal connections.Dr. Larry Recommends

About Colleen Nelson

An author and elementary school teacher,Colleen Nelsonearned her Bachelor of Education from the University of Manitoba in her hometown of Winnipeg. Her novels in The Harvey Stories include the multi-award-winning Harvey Comes Home and Harvey Holds His Own, which was a finalist for the Governor Generals Award. She is also the author of Sadia,winner of the 2019 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award,Blood Brothers, selected as the 2018 McNally Robinson Book of the Year for Young People, and the picture book Teaching Mrs. Muddle. Colleen writes daily in between appearances at hockey rinks and soccer fields in support of her two sports-loving sons. A folk artist and award-winning illustrator who trained at the Ontario College of Art and Design,Tara Andersonis known for her lively and humorous illustrations of animals. Her books include the illustrated novelsHarvey Comes Home, Harvey Holds His Own,andSapphire the Great and the Meaning of Life, the holiday picture booksPumpkin Orange, Pumpkin Round and Easter Morning, Easter Sun, and the award-winningNat the Cat Can Sleep Like That. Tara shares a farmhouse in Tweed, Ontario, with her husband, her young daughter, and several cats.

Additional information

CIN1772782408VG
9781772782400
1772782408
Harvey Takes the Lead by Colleen Nelson
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Pajama Press
2022-06-30
256
Nominated for MYRCA Sundogs Award Nominee 2024 (Canada)
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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