Examines the lives of teens in rural North America, focusing on the pleasures and challenges of raising animals, including birds, rabbits, pigs, sheep, goats, alpacas and llamas, horses, ponies, and donkeys.
To help him get over the death of his dog, Ely's parents send him to Grandpa's farm for the summer, but when Ely discovers a Tyrannosaurus Rex trapped in a cave on the farm, he tries to tame the dinosaur and convince the whole town that his new pet is not a threat.
a family guide to buying, caring for, and breeding unusual pets
Manning, David
1998
A guide to caring for exotic pets that discusses what equipment is needed, how to set up a terrarium, what exotic pets should eat, how to recognize diseases, and how to treat an exotic pet.
Presents guidelines for adopting an adult dog, offering advice on how choose the right dog, and discussing early days and introductions, training, coping with fear and aggression, curing minor behavior problems, and other topics.
At the beginning of the sixth grade, twelve-year-old Quinney starts volunteering at a shelter for stray animals and tackles some tough issues about loyalty and friendship when her former best friend Marguerite appears to be turning into a "bad girl.".