The novel celebrates the wild freedom of the feral dog pack, while also emphasizing the many hazards of urban life for homeless companion animals. – Walter Hogan, VOYA

Howe’s children’s-book debut presents a charming, mostly episodic tale complete with endearing characters and a convincing, invented lexicon. – ALA Booklist

The adventures of Waggit, who also learns bravery, independence and confidence, will delight readers 10 and up and younger children are likely to enjoy it read aloud. – Newark Star Ledger

Filled with emotion, drama, action and humour, Waggit’s Tale charts the adventures of a bold cast of characters who display a...fesity attitude but underneath are full of compassion and warmth. – femalefirst.co.uk

Howe makes an auspicious children’s-book debut in this satisfying novel about an abandoned puppy who finds a family among a pack of stray dogs in Central Park. – Kirkus Reviews

This is an absolutely delighful and heart-warming animal tale about a puppy that gets dumped in the park by its owner. – lovereading4kids.com

Readers will find themselves drawn into the struggles and triumphs of Waggit’s found family. – Publishers Weekly

This children’s book will pull your heartstrings, too! – Quick and Simple Magazine

Peter Howe’s Waggit’s Tale, about an abandoned puppy surviving in the wilds of a city park while looking for friendship, mixes emotion and suspense. – Parade Picks, Parade Magazine

This is an excellent book to add to your dog collections. If you are looking for examples of FINE descriptive language, pull out Waggit’s Tale. – Diane Chen, School Library Journal Blog

Every once in a great while a book comes from a new writer that makes me say, “Wow!”. – Book Bag