Protecting Marie
Kevin Henkes
Protecting Marie
Kevin Henkes
Fanny has somehow survived twelve whole dogless years. So when her temperamental, fastidious father, Henry, brings home a beautiful, perfect dog-Dinner-Fanny rejoices. She also worries. She loves Dinner and she loves Henry, even when she hates him. Does Henry love Dinner, too, enough to let the dog stay With his characteristic sensitivity, Kevin Henkes gives us a story about a girl and her dog, a girl and her father, a girl realizing that growing up isn’t easy.
A Publishers Weekly Best Book
A School Library Journal Best Book
A Child magazine Best Book
Strong and realistic. -The New York Times
[star] A book that has much to say about admitting mistakes, facing consequences, and granting forgiveness. -School Library Journal (starred review)
[star] Affirms … the transcending power of love. -Publishers Weekly (starred review)
[star] Rich in imagery and feeling. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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