The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan

Reviews

"An endearing, deeply moving story of healing." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"In this moving tale of animal friendship and found family...Warga offers an accessible point of entry for curious animal lovers, culminating in a compassionate work that additionally addresses issues of anxiety and trauma." —Publishers Weekly

"An uplifting and heartwarming story about friendship and the way it can change lives for creatures great and small; sure to leave an impact long after the last page. Hand to fans of Katherine Applegate’s One and Only and Rosanne Parry’s Voice of the Wilderness series." —School Library Journal (starred review)

"Warga’s heartwarming latest finds inspiration in true events. The sweet depiction of meeting someone new is sure to resonate." —Booklist

"This book! It stole my heart, broke my heart, and warmed my heart. Chase and Finnegan have the kind of friendship we all need." —Barbara O'Connor, New York Times bestselling author of Wish

"Utterly transporting. This book is all heart, and masterfully imagines the internal lives of two unlikely animal friends." —Eliot Schrefer, author of Endangered, a National Book Award Finalist

"Jasmine Warga's brilliant and heartfelt storytelling made my heart soar. While spending time with Chase and Finnegan, words like friendship, family, connection, love, light, and joy kept racing through my mind. Most of all, the story filled me with HOPE!" —John Schu, librarian and New York Times best-selling author of Louder Than Hunger

"Meet your new favorite animal story. Profoundly moving and vibrating with heart—this book will sit comfortably among the greats. Chase and Finnegan will stay with me for a long time. I loved it." —Tae Keller, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger