Description
Illustrator: John Manders
Published by Sleeping Bear Press
Finnegan is a horse. But he is not just any horse. Finnegan is a proud member of the New York City Police Department. He and his human partner, Officer T. J. Fox, are part of the NYPD Mounted Unit. Together they make one ten-foot cop! Each morning, after roll call, Finnegan and T. J. take to the streets, a familiar and welcome sight to the people who live in the area. Times Square is their beat and it’s a busy one. More than one million people move through it every day, from New Yorkers on their way to work to the thousands of tourists who visit the popular area. It would be very easy to get lost in this rushing crowd. One day, as Finnegan and T. J. move through a fairly routine day, that’s exactly what happens to one little girl. And it’s Finnegan to the rescue!Reading Today Online Reviews “Finnegan and Fox: The Ten-Foot Cop”
Reviewed on 28 August 2013Meet ten-year-old Finnegan, a 1,256 pound professional wearing steel shoes! Finnegan, a horse, is a part of NYPD Mounted Unit. Together with Officer Fox, they form a splendid 10-foot cop pair. Finnegan’s rounds take him through one of the busiest districts in the world. The beat includes Times Square, through which a million and half people pass every day. Even among all those people, Finnegan is a celebrity. One day during their regular beat, Finnegan and Fox hear about a missing child. All foot searches have returned empty handed. Finnegan has a hunch. Could it be right? Readers who check out this delightful book will find out more about the sensitivity and intelligence of this professional pair. The book’s endearing words and its whimsical pictures and colorful spreads evoke a special mood that will make readers smile and linger. This is a perfect way to introduce non-traditional careers to young readers.School Library Journal Reviews “Finnegan and Fox: The Ten-Foot Cop”
Reviewed on 1 May 2013
