The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan
Jasmine Warga
Released Mar 3, 2026 · Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This heartwarming animal friendship story from a Newbery Honor-winning author emphasizes connection, acceptance, and loyalty between two unlikely companions. The narrative likely contains minimal conflict appropriate for middle-grade readers, with animal characters and natural settings typical of the author's emotionally intelligent style. Educational value comes from perspectives on rescue animals and cross-species friendships, while the core appeal is the emotional growth and positive relationship modeling. The book should resonate with readers who enjoy contemporary animal fiction and themes of overcoming differences.
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From the publisher
From the Newbery Honor-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Rover's Story comes the moving story of a cheetah who forms a friendship with a rescue dog–a bond that will change their lives forever. Perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Rosanne Parry. From the Newbery Honor-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Rover's Story comes the moving story of a cheetah who forms a friendship with a rescue dog–a bond that will change their lives forever. Perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Rosanne Parry.
Shelved under
- Juvenile Fiction
- Fantasy
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ISBN 9781250387189 · Balzer & Bray/Harperteen