The House of a Million Pets (Paperback)
| Author: Ann/ Yelchin Hodgman | Illustrator: Eugene Yelchin |
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Format: Paperback
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
ISBN-10: 0805079742
ISBN-13: 9780805079746
Sku: 204180387
Publish Date: 9/4/2007
Dimensions:
(in Inches) 7.75H x 5.5L x 1T
Pages:
263
Age Range:
12 to 16
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| Ann Hodgman''s basement is home to three guinea pigs, a cage full of birds, a big gray rabbit, a prairie dog, a bulbul (look it up), two little rabbits, a hamster, and twenty-six pygmy mice. And that''s just the basement.Would your parents ever let you have that many pets at once? If Ann Hodgman were your parents, she''d let you. Here is the true story of what it''s like to live in her barnyard--er, house--with more animals than you''ll be able to keep track of. Any kid (or adult) who has ever owned or wanted a pet will love these furry, feathered, slimy, and scaly stories. |
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The author discusses some facts about her life and about the many different types of pets she has owned and cared for. |
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Author Ann Hodgman's fantastic middle grade memoir about a lifetime of pets is filled with funny and sad stories, endlessly fascinating information, and is perfectly organized for good readaloud selections. Such a collection of animals has rarely graced anyone's home, including outdoor cats, indoor dogs, sugar gliders, and shy pygmy mice. A treasure trove of tales for almost any child, this is accompanied by B&W spot art.
Author Ann Hodgman's fantastic middle grade memoir about a lifetime of pets is filled with funny and sad stories, endlessly fascinating information, and is perfectly organized for good readaloud selections. Such a collection of animals has rarely graced anyone's home, including outdoor cats, indoor dogs, sugar gliders, and shy pygmy mice. A treasure trove of tales for almost any child, this is accompanied by B&W spot art.
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"Hodgman's...affection shines through as she chronicles highs...and lows...experiences absurd...and tender...permeating all the tales is a natural historian's curiosity about animals and a family member's affectionate pride in their doings."
11/1/2007
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