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ISBN: 0-531-08738-7. 152 p. Ruva, a tiny giraffe who lives in Africa, is trapped by humans, ''the sneakiest creatures alive," and taken to a zoo in San Francisco. " Ruva meets several animals along the way who help her with her seemingly insurmountable task. She befriends two different rats, a chameleon, and a small boy, who all work together in freeing Ruva and returning her to her home. Farmer uses her excellent storytelling skills to take middle readers on a thrilling adventure that can be read on many different and rewarding levels.

ISBN: 0-689-80704-X. 151 p. While on a vacation in Ireland, Eliza, who has always wanted a dog, falls in love with a puppy named Panda. Miraculously, her parents reluctantly agree to let her keep the dog, on condition that she take full responsibility for it. The book realistically describes the joys and anxieties associated with pet ownership as Eliza returns to her home in Chicago and takes up the daily tasks of walking and training her rambunctious friend. A cheerful, easy-to-read book that should find a ready audience with younger readers.

ISBN: 0-688-14865-4. 95 p. As long as Brit has lived next door to the woman all the kids call Mad Mary, she has spied on her neighbor. One day, Brit sees a dark shape through a hole in the hedge. It turns out to be a dog, something Brit has always wanted. Does the dog belong to Brit or to Mad Maryor could they possibly share it? In this first novel, the characters are memorable and the story very satisfying. Readers can look forward to future books by Dawn Knight. W. Lois Lowry is fabulous, whether her stories concern science fiction, contemporary life, or (as here) the dog named Keeper.

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