*nom, nom, nomity, nom, tasty tulips!* (This is what I think Lenore is saying on the cover)
January 2012, Red Fox
152 pages, Paperback
Review copy
Themes: farm life, intelligent bull, mischievous goats, loyal and patient dogs, super friendly dog, being a volunteer at a hospice, struggling a little with a hectic life, mild peril, lots of hmour and a few tissues needed.
152 pages, Paperback
Review copy
Themes: farm life, intelligent bull, mischievous goats, loyal and patient dogs, super friendly dog, being a volunteer at a hospice, struggling a little with a hectic life, mild peril, lots of hmour and a few tissues needed.
Summary from Random House Children's Books
Life for Jon and the animals of Bedlam Farm is busier than ever, but
from the moment Jon catches sight of Lenore, a very cute little Labrador
puppy, he cannot resist. And it's not long before she has a home on the
farm too!
She happily eats everything in sight - eggs, socks, and even chicken droppings! - and tries her hardest to make friends, but will Lenore's mischievous charm win everybody over?
She happily eats everything in sight - eggs, socks, and even chicken droppings! - and tries her hardest to make friends, but will Lenore's mischievous charm win everybody over?
Nayuleska's thoughts
I like how the reader learns the character of each animal and
how they ended up with Jon. There's always emphasis on how hard it can
be to have a pet. I would have liked Lenore to feature earlier in the
story, and perhaps then work in the other animals biographies, but
overall I give this 8/10.
Suggested reading
For a mischievous yet obedient pet, check out the tale of Norton, The Lovable Cat Who Travelled the World by Peter Gethers
Suggested reading
For a mischievous yet obedient pet, check out the tale of Norton, The Lovable Cat Who Travelled the World by Peter Gethers
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