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K-3
Illustrated by
R. W. Alley.
Dog Enzo worries that the spooky monsters coming on Halloween are real, caused by a magic spell. Enzo is determined to chase the "creatures" away, even after his girl Zoë is "transformed" into a fairy princess. While the confused-pet angle is a bit stale, Enzo is an endearing canine narrator, and the autumn-hued mixed-media illustrations capture the excitement surrounding Halloween decorating and trick-or-treating.
40 pp.
| HarperCollins/Harper
| October, 2014
|
TradeISBN 978-0-06-229533-0$17.99
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
R. W. Alley.
With Zoë B. Alley and R. W. Alley. Enzo, a feisty farm puppy who feels like a person ("When people talk, I want to join in"), is brought to the city by new owners Zoë and her dad. Enzo escapes his confining new house for the day but ultimately returns to the loving home. Friendly illustrations in many media--including coffee spills--support a warm, if uninventive, dog-narrated story.
263 pp.
| HarperCollins/Harper
| May, 2011
|
TradeISBN 978-0-06-201574-7$16.99
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PaperISBN 978-0-06-201576-1$6.99
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4-6
Aging dog Enzo relates the story of how his human--and best friend--Denny became a champion racecar driver while caring for his daughter after the death of her mother. Adapted from the author's adult novel The Art of Racing in the Rain, Enzo's story celebrates the bonds between animals and humans and the power of love without being too maudlin.