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category: Children's Fiction
published: Sep 2006
ISBN:9781554695508
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

The Truth About Rats (and Dogs)

by Jacqueline Pearce

tagged: pets, siblings
Description

Unlike his perfect older sister, Jenna, Conner hates his piano lessons and gets bad grades in math.

Conner's really good at bike tricks and he loves animals, but his parents have a no-pets rule and they don't take his bike-riding seriously. When the local animal shelter gets overcrowded, everybody in Conner's pet club agrees to take in a foster pet. Conner has to hide his rat, Oscar, from his family, who would never believe that Oscar is smart and cute and pretty lovable. Or would they?

About the Author

Jacqueline Pearce grew up on Vancouver Island. She has always been fascinated with local history and her first three novels are stories about Vancouver Island's past. Her interest in other countries and cultures, nature and animals also makes its way into her novels and short stories. Jacqueline has degrees in English literature and environmental studies. She currently lives in Burnaby, British Columbia, on the edge of a ravine with her husband, daughter, dog and two cats. For more information, visit www.jacquelinepearce.ca.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
9 to 12
Grade:
4 to 7
Reading age:
9 to 12
Awards
  • Short-listed, Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award
Editorial Review

"The story is above average, the characters are well developed and the plot moves along at a good pace. Recommended."

— CM Magazine

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