Harvey Comes Home
Harvey Comes Home by Colleen Nelson is an illustrated book published by Pajama Press Inc. on September 19, 2019. This 224-page work explores the journey of a runaway West Highland Terrier named Harvey, who ventures into a world filled with scents and adventures, ultimately bringing together the lives of those he encounters.
In this narrative, Austin, a young volunteer at Brayside retirement home, discovers that Harvey’s presence inspires Mr. Pickering, a resident dealing with memory loss, to share poignant stories from his childhood during the Dust Bowl. As Austin listens to these tales of hardship and resilience, he begins to shift his understanding of empathy and connection. The book delves into themes of social interaction and personal growth, all while being beautifully illustrated by Tara Anderson, enhancing the emotional depth of this story.
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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, Colleen Nelson immerses readers in a rich and unflinchingly human tale of struggle and hope—all inspired by one curious dog.
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