The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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.
Finnegan is a rescue dog with a broken heart.
Chase is an anxious cheetah cub, newly orphaned.
The two animals couldn't be more different. But one day, they are brought together for the unlikeliest of reasons: Finnegan must help Chase gain the confidence she needs to perform as part of an educational program for children at a zoo.
Finnegan and Chase have each suffered losses and have trouble trusting. Yet somehow, they are just what the other needs. But if Finnegan isn’t able to help Chase overcome her fears, he won’t just be letting Chase down—he could be risking his new home as well.
Inspired by true stories from zoos across the country, award-winning author Jasmine Warga creates a deeply moving tale about how the power of friendship can transcend anything—even species.
"This book! It stole my heart, broke my heart, and warmed my heart. Chase and Finnegan have the kind of friendship we all need." —Barbara O'Connor, New York Times bestselling author of Wish
Frequently asked questions
Is The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan appropriate for a 7-year-old?
At the start, a dog is attacked by a wild animal in the woods and is left with a bitten ear and a cut leg. The dog's attack in the dark woods is frightening, and the cheetah cub's mother dies, but the guide rates the scariness as slight.
Does The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan have violence?
Found (Brief): At the start, a dog is attacked by a wild animal in the woods and is left with a bitten ear and a cut leg.
Does The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan have scary content?
Found (Brief): The dog's attack in the dark woods is frightening, and the cheetah cub's mother dies, but the guide rates the scariness as slight.
Does The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan have religion?
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Does The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan have race & culture?
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Does The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan have profanity?
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Does The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan have sexual content?
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Does The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan have gender roles?
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Does The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan have gender & orientation?
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