Fenway and Hattie in the Wild by Victoria J. Coe

Author:Victoria J. Coe
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: 2019-05-06T16:00:00+00:00

Hattie leaps up, gasping. She takes a few steps toward Marcus. “Um, hey!” she cries, her hand on her face. She turns the painted cheek away from him. Clearly, she’s startled.

Sweeping a curl off his sweaty forehead, he strides across the campsite. He gazes sideways at Hattie and June. “Sick?” he asks, his voice sounding skeptical.

Hattie glances at June, then back at Marcus. She looks away, like she does when she’s nervous. Or uncomfortable. “I—uh, I . . .” she stammers.

Waddling Lady wipes her paintbrush on a cloth. June watches like it’s the most fascinating thing she’s ever seen.

“Um, better,” Hattie says, patting her belly. A soft breeze ruffles her short hair.

Marcus squints and points at Hattie’s face. “Yoon-ih-corn?” he asks, his face puffed out like he’s about to burst into laughter.

“What—uh . . .” Hattie pulls a tissue from her pocket and swipes at her cheek.

“Well, come on,” he says, turning to go. The water bottle swings from his finger.

Hattie mutters, “Yeah—okay.” She glances back at June, whose eyes look surprised and sad at the same time.

Hattie swivels around and grabs my leash. We rush across the campsite.

My tail goes nuts. We’re going on the hike after all! But then my tail droops when I realize I’ve lost my chance to question Lucky and investigate the crime scenes. For now.

As we hurry after Marcus, Hattie turns and offers a little wave to June. She’s already slumped against the pine tree, her face buried in the book. Lucky drops down at Waddling Lady’s feet like he’s too sluggish—or full—to move.

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