Charlie Greenwald
Charlie Greenwald is obsessed with dogs—especially his new rescue, Momo! Aside from children's literature, he has also co-written several plays with Jeremy Vandroff, including THE PAINTED WALL and SURPRISING SIMON, which won the RareWorks Theatre Festival at Emerson College. He lives in New York City with his wife.
Reviews
The Rescues: Finding Home
“This launches a new early reader series by the author of the “Charlie Joe Jackson” middle grade books. The charming addition to the field introduces Moose and Bear, two dogs at a shelter that get rescued by a woman who helps them when they are stuck in a bush. Later in the story, the friends meet a stray cat and help him become part of the family. Short sentences follow a comfortable pattern, ideal for young readers. Moose and Bear are lovable characters that children will immediately connect with. Readers will root for Moose, who has one eye, and Bear, who has three legs, from the first page. Their funny dialogue is similar to Laura Vacarro Seeger’s “Dog and Bear” series and James Marshall’s “George and Martha” books. Pate’s soft illustrations capture the heart of the story and are a perfect match to Greenwald’s sweet text. Budding readers will devour this series opener and be eager for more. A highly recommended new addition to the beginning chapter book section.”―School Library Journal
“Pet lovers be ready! In this new, snuggly easy reader series, two handicapped dogs leave shelter life for a new home and discover the true meaning of family. In their stories, told in engaging, short chapters that make it feel like multiple books in one, Moose and Bear instantly worm their way into readers' hearts. From their long days at the shelter to coming home with Cathy and finding that fences can be terrible (but also good), this series starter is perfect for young readers who like animal-based stories with more words per page and want the quick feeling of an easy reader but the story level of a chapter book. This first title in a planned series goes beyond the shelter, following the dogs home on their adventures, and features simple but strong sentences that guide readers and invite them to engage with the dogs' dialogue. With full-page, scruffy illustrations reminiscent of Corey Tabor and Charlie Alder, this narrative will appeal to developing readers, who will find themselves compelled to keep turning the pages.” ―Booklist
"A gentle and sweet start to a new chapter book series, Finding Home will appeal to beginning readers who love happy endings. The text features 4-6 short sentences per page, which are a blend of easy words and rich vocabulary like “extraordinary” and “tingled.” Adorable, soft-toned illustrations show emotions and playful action equally well. Readers will love the instant connection between the two dogs, especially the funny conversation they have about how neither of them resemble their animal name."―Youth Services Book Review
"Two shelter dogs win over both a human visitor and a new feline companion in this cozy adoption story. . . The two pups brim with unselfconscious vim, their doggy dialogue adds comic notes and the easy acceptance they and their adoptive human offer to the timorous new arrival will draw enthusiastic responses from younger audiences. Warm and snuggly."―Kirkus Reviews