Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Anonymous' 'Julia and the Pet-Lamb; or, Good Temper and Compassion Rewarded' is a classic children's novel that focuses on the themes of good temper and compassion. The book is written in a simple and accessible style, making it suitable for young readers. Set in a rural village, the story follows the adventures of Julia and her beloved pet lamb. Through various heartwarming encounters and moral lessons, the book teaches children the importance of kindness and empathy. 'Julia and the Pet-Lamb' is a prime example of 19th-century children's literature, emphasizing moral education and character development. Readers will be drawn into the charming world of Julia and her pet-lamb, while gaining valuable insights into the virtues of good temper and compassion. With its timeless themes and engaging narrative, this book is a must-read for young readers seeking to learn important life lessons in a delightful and entertaining way.
The Dog who Rescues Cats
Author: Philip Gonzalez
Publisher: Hampton Falls, N.H. : Beeler Large Print
ISBN: 9781574900378
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
The True Story Of Ginny. Philip Gonzales had lost all interest in life after a disabling industrial accident so a friend suggested he adopt a dog. Reluctantly he went to a shelter where Ginny, a badly abused one-year-old pup, quickly won him over. On their first walk together, Ginny pulled Philip into a vacant lot where she immediately found a starving stray cat. This was the beginning of Ginny's ongoing mission to rescue, with Philip's help, abandoned cats, using her incredible "radar of the heart" to find them in even the most unlikely places. Their mission has given Philip a new sense of purpose and a new lease on life.
Publisher: Hampton Falls, N.H. : Beeler Large Print
ISBN: 9781574900378
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
The True Story Of Ginny. Philip Gonzales had lost all interest in life after a disabling industrial accident so a friend suggested he adopt a dog. Reluctantly he went to a shelter where Ginny, a badly abused one-year-old pup, quickly won him over. On their first walk together, Ginny pulled Philip into a vacant lot where she immediately found a starving stray cat. This was the beginning of Ginny's ongoing mission to rescue, with Philip's help, abandoned cats, using her incredible "radar of the heart" to find them in even the most unlikely places. Their mission has given Philip a new sense of purpose and a new lease on life.
Molly: The True Story of the Dog Who Rescues Lost Cats
Author: Colin Butcher
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250207061
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
In Colin Butcher and Joanne Lake's Molly: The True Story of the Dog Who Rescues Lost Cats, a rescue dog meets a retired police detective and they help find lost or stolen animals in this nonfiction middle grade adaptation. As a veteran of the Royal Navy and longtime police officer, Colin Butcher was no stranger to dangerous situations and challenges. Colin left the force to start his own private detective agency, specializing in helping reunite people with their lost pets. He soon knew he needed a partner. When Colin first met Molly, his friends doubted that she would be up for the job. Where Colin was battle-tested after a long and varied career, Molly was young and inexperienced. Not only that, she had a reputation for bad behavior. But Colin could tell that Molly was unusually charismatic and intelligent. Today, Molly has overcome all the odds to become Colin’s invaluable deputy. Together, they are unstoppable—even if Molly still occasionally steals food from people’s plates. Molly is no ordinary deputy, but a black Cocker Spaniel, and this is no ordinary detective agency. Colin and Molly are the man-and-dog team behind “The UK Pet Detective Agency,” and they are the Sherlock and Watson for finding people’s lost pets.
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250207061
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
In Colin Butcher and Joanne Lake's Molly: The True Story of the Dog Who Rescues Lost Cats, a rescue dog meets a retired police detective and they help find lost or stolen animals in this nonfiction middle grade adaptation. As a veteran of the Royal Navy and longtime police officer, Colin Butcher was no stranger to dangerous situations and challenges. Colin left the force to start his own private detective agency, specializing in helping reunite people with their lost pets. He soon knew he needed a partner. When Colin first met Molly, his friends doubted that she would be up for the job. Where Colin was battle-tested after a long and varied career, Molly was young and inexperienced. Not only that, she had a reputation for bad behavior. But Colin could tell that Molly was unusually charismatic and intelligent. Today, Molly has overcome all the odds to become Colin’s invaluable deputy. Together, they are unstoppable—even if Molly still occasionally steals food from people’s plates. Molly is no ordinary deputy, but a black Cocker Spaniel, and this is no ordinary detective agency. Colin and Molly are the man-and-dog team behind “The UK Pet Detective Agency,” and they are the Sherlock and Watson for finding people’s lost pets.
My Name Is Planky, the Real-Life Story of a True Underdog
Author: Russell D. Kornblut
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1434956024
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1434956024
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Able Seacat Simon: The True Story of a Very Special Cat
Author: Lynne Barrett-Lee
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471158926
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
The abridged, junior edition of the story of Able Seacat Simon, beloved hero of the high seas. A must for Michael Morpurgo fans! When an orphaned kitten is discovered in the Hong Kong docks in 1948 by a British sailor, he has no idea of the journey that awaits him. Smuggled onto HMS Amethyst and named 'Simon' by his new friends, the little cat quickly gets used to life on the seas and appoints himself chief rat-catcher. When tragedy strikes, Seacat Simon keeps spirits up - but it's a long and dangerous journey back to England for the heroic kitten and his crewmates . . . Inspired by real events, this is the story of 'Able Seacat' Simon's adventures and heroics in dangerous wartime seas, as told by the cat himself!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471158926
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
The abridged, junior edition of the story of Able Seacat Simon, beloved hero of the high seas. A must for Michael Morpurgo fans! When an orphaned kitten is discovered in the Hong Kong docks in 1948 by a British sailor, he has no idea of the journey that awaits him. Smuggled onto HMS Amethyst and named 'Simon' by his new friends, the little cat quickly gets used to life on the seas and appoints himself chief rat-catcher. When tragedy strikes, Seacat Simon keeps spirits up - but it's a long and dangerous journey back to England for the heroic kitten and his crewmates . . . Inspired by real events, this is the story of 'Able Seacat' Simon's adventures and heroics in dangerous wartime seas, as told by the cat himself!
Reading Cats and Dogs
Author: Françoise Besson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1793611076
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Throughout the world, people spend much of their time with animal companions of various kinds, frequently with cats and dogs. What meanings do we make of these relationships? In the ecocritical collection Reading cats and Dogs, a diverse array of scholars considers the philosophy, literature, and film devoted to human relationships with companion species. In addition to illuminating famous animal stories by Beatrix Potter, Jack London, Italo Svevo, and Michael Ondaatje, readers are introduced to the dog poems of Shuntarō Tanikawa, a Turkish documentary on stray cats as neighborhood companions, and the representation of diverse animal companions in Cameroonian novels. Focusing on “Stray and Feral Companions,” “The Usefulness of Companion Animals,” and “Problematizing Companion Animals,” Reading Cats and Dogs aims both to confirm and topple readers’ assumptions about the fellow travelers with whom we share our lives, our streets and fields, and our planet. Fifteen contributors from various countries reveal the aesthetic, ethical, and psychological complexities of our multispecies relationships, demonstrating the richness of ecocritical animal studies.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1793611076
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Throughout the world, people spend much of their time with animal companions of various kinds, frequently with cats and dogs. What meanings do we make of these relationships? In the ecocritical collection Reading cats and Dogs, a diverse array of scholars considers the philosophy, literature, and film devoted to human relationships with companion species. In addition to illuminating famous animal stories by Beatrix Potter, Jack London, Italo Svevo, and Michael Ondaatje, readers are introduced to the dog poems of Shuntarō Tanikawa, a Turkish documentary on stray cats as neighborhood companions, and the representation of diverse animal companions in Cameroonian novels. Focusing on “Stray and Feral Companions,” “The Usefulness of Companion Animals,” and “Problematizing Companion Animals,” Reading Cats and Dogs aims both to confirm and topple readers’ assumptions about the fellow travelers with whom we share our lives, our streets and fields, and our planet. Fifteen contributors from various countries reveal the aesthetic, ethical, and psychological complexities of our multispecies relationships, demonstrating the richness of ecocritical animal studies.
True Stories of Real-Life Monsters
Author: Nick Redfern
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1477778365
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Strange sagas of mysterious monsters and bizarre beasts have appeared all over the world for years. In this captivating volume, readers will come face to face with tales of the terrifying and just plain weird. A chronological approach addresses interest stemming from world events such as World War II, and the changing, developing research. Interviews, testimonies, photographs, and reports encourage readers to further scrutinize whether or not such strange stories are the stuff of myth or if there could be more reasonable, even scientific, explanations for the so-called unexplained.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1477778365
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Strange sagas of mysterious monsters and bizarre beasts have appeared all over the world for years. In this captivating volume, readers will come face to face with tales of the terrifying and just plain weird. A chronological approach addresses interest stemming from world events such as World War II, and the changing, developing research. Interviews, testimonies, photographs, and reports encourage readers to further scrutinize whether or not such strange stories are the stuff of myth or if there could be more reasonable, even scientific, explanations for the so-called unexplained.
The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine
Shireen and her friends
Author: G. Stables
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 5871299784
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Talbot Collection of British Pamphlets
Publisher: Рипол Классик
ISBN: 5871299784
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Talbot Collection of British Pamphlets
Our Dumb Animals
Author: George Thorndike Angell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal welfare
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animal welfare
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Daisy: The Autobiography of a Cat
Author: Miranda Eliot Swan
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465506799
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465506799
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description