Cheetah

by Wendy A. Lewis, illustrated by Graham Ross

tagged: frogs & toads, pets

Description

Cheetah is the small spotted frog Amelia brings home in a macaroni container. Amelia longs to keep Cheetah forever, but over the course of a week, she comes to understand that his place is back in the wild. Cheetah is based on a true story, and all the characters are real.

About the Authors

Wendy A. Lewis is the author of several stories and books. Her collection Graveyard Girl received the Canadian Authors' Association Vicky Metcalf Award for excellence in young adult short fiction. Wendy loves to visit schools and libraries to talk about the writing process and conduct creative writing workshops. She lives in Uxbridge, Ontario with her family.

Graham Ross has grand plans for world domination through his illustrated inventions. Right now he’s having a “ball” hanging out with Billy Sure, the next sure thing! Graham lives in a little log home in the woods with his inventive family, just outside of Merrickville, Canada.

Age:: 6 to 8
Grade:: 1 to 3
Reading age:: 6 to 8

Awards

Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection
Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books

Editorial Reviews

"A quirky and entertaining choice for children with an interest in animals, and excellent for all collections."

— Resource Links

"Introduces children to the familiar moral dilemma of taking a wild animal out of nature to keep it as a pet. Recommended."

— CM Magazine

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