In Waggit Again! Waggit finds himself chained in a back of a farmhouse. His Upright has driven away, and Waggit thinks he has been abandoned again. He finally breaks the chain and escapes. His only thought is to return to Central Park and Tazar’s team. He doesn’t know where he is or how to get to Central Park. He runs into a strange Upright named Felicia. Felicia is a wanderer. She is very much like a homeless person, but the difference is that she has a trust fund that provides her with some money. Felicia has the gift of being able to understand and talk to dogs and a few other species. She befriends Waggit and joins him on his journey back to Central Park. Felcicia buys a map, gets them headed in the right direction, and buys food. Along the way they rescue Lug, a cowardly pit bull. He tags along. Finally, with the aid of Frosty the trucker, the trio makes it to Central Park. Waggit is concerned that the team will not accept him back, since he left them for an Upright. Tazar is as noble as ever and welcomes Waggit’s return. Though suspicious, Tazar gives Felicia a chance. It also helps that Felicia buys a feast for the dogs. Although Waggit is glad to be back with the team, the team is experiencing hard times. The hard times are caused by Olang, Tazar’s son. Waggit has to deal with the team’s problems and once again choose between the team and his Upright. Peter Howe leaves Waggit Again! wide open for book number three. I anxiously await another book about Waggit. I rate these two books a five out of five. These books deal with the harsh lives that stray dogs lead while offering fun, excitement, and adventure that any child will enjoy.

The story is one of adventure and redemption for both humans and animals. Excitement abounds as Waggitt comes to terms with his past and the future that is his to claim. Along the way, more encounters with humans and dogs reveal their similar traits as Waggitt discovers that one can go home again. Parts of the story are predictable, and that is exactly what the intended audience needs to fully involve them in this ongoing story. Howe also has a way of recreating imagery that teems with sight, smell, and sound. Too bad most of us humans do not appreciate it like our canine friends. Waggit Again should be an added to the bookshelf. Readers who enjoyed the first volume will demand this edition when the buzz begins. While most ‘dog books’ seem to curry the favor of boys, Waggit Again crosses the divide and invites girls to identify with the two most important Uprights in Waggit’s young life, both girls. Don’t be mistaken; it’s not a ‘girls book’ either. It is a wonderful read for ages ten and up. 4 out of 5

In Waggit Again! Waggit finds himself chained in a back of a farmhouse. His Upright has driven away, and Waggit thinks he has been abandoned again. He finally breaks the chain and escapes. His only thought is to return to Central Park and Tazar’s team. He doesn’t know where he is or how to get to Central Park. He runs into a strange Upright named Felicia. Felicia is a wanderer. She is very much like a homeless person, but the difference is that she has a trust fund that provides her with some money. Felicia has the gift of being able to understand and talk to dogs and a few other species. She befriends Waggit and joins him on his journey back to Central Park. Felcicia buys a map, gets them headed in the right direction, and buys food. Along the way they rescue Lug, a cowardly pit bull. He tags along. Finally, with the aid of Frosty the trucker, the trio makes it to Central Park. Waggit is concerned that the team will not accept him back, since he left them for an Upright. Tazar is as noble as ever and welcomes Waggit’s return. Though suspicious, Tazar gives Felicia a chance. It also helps that Felicia buys a feast for the dogs. Although Waggit is glad to be back with the team, the team is experiencing hard times. The hard times are caused by Olang, Tazar’s son. Waggit has to deal with the team’s problems and once again choose between the team and his Upright. Peter Howe leaves Waggit Again! wide open for book number three. I anxiously await another book about Waggit. I rate these two books a five out of five. These books deal with the harsh lives that stray dogs lead while offering fun, excitement, and adventure that any child will enjoy.