The Truth About Rats (and Dogs)
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2006
- Category
- Pets, General, Siblings
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781551434735
- Publish Date
- Sep 2006
- List Price
- $8.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554695508
- Publish Date
- Sep 2006
- List Price
- $6.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 9 to 12
- Grade: 4 to 7
- Reading age: 9 to 12
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 is the author of 12 books for children and teens. Her novels and nonfiction explore her fascination with local history, people, nature and animals, including Dog House Blues and The Truth About Rats, which were written for the BC SPCA Kids Club. Jacqueline has degrees in English literature and environmental studies. She has volunteered for the BC SPCA humane education program for many years and has both fostered and adopted many rescued animals with her family. She currently lives near Vancouver with her husband, daughter, dog and two cats.
Awards
- Short-listed, Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award
Editorial Reviews
"The story is above average, the characters are well developed and the plot moves along at a good pace. Recommended."
CM Magazine
