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Legend of Thunderfoot, The Bill Wallace
Aladdin 2007 1416906924 / 9781416906926 Paperback
The old story of an outcast who triumphs over adversity gets a desert wildlife reworking here, and the result is a thoroughly engaging tale. The young roadrunner had everything going for him. He was going to earn his new name and become a full-fledged adult. However, when he is bitten on the feet by a baby rattlesnake, he has reason to believe that his life is essentially over. He does survive, though, and his parents name him Thunderfoot for his permanently gigantic feet, and he feels like a freak of nature. Fortunately, he is soon galvanized into action by a clever gopher tortoise, causing him to prove himself not just to the other roadrunners, but to the world as well. Thunderfoot begins as a cocky young ne'er-do-well, maturing believably into a worldly bird. It's a relief to read a book in the animal point-of-view style that offers engaging dialogue, action, and plot without relying on old tropes. This chapter book would make a good introductory title for those kids who might also enjoy Erin Hunter's Warriors series (HarperCollins) or Kenneth Oppel's Silverwing (S & S, 1997).
Price:
5.99 USD
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DOG CALLD KITTY-RV Bill Wallace (Author)
Aladdin 0671770810 / 9780671770815 Hardcover
The puppy was small and fuzzy, with a friendly, wagging tail -- and Ricky was afraid of him! No wonder, since he was attacked by a dog when he was just a baby. So when a stray puppy comes sniffling around the farm, Ricky tells it to get lost. But the puppy keeps trying to play with Ricky. And every time Ricky's Mom feeds the cats, the little dog comes running. The cats aren't sharing their food, however, and the poor pup is slowly starving. If Ricky doesn't overcome his fear, the little puppy may die -- but if he lets himself get close enough to feed it, he may find the best friend he's ever had! Winner of the Texas Bluebonnet, the Oklahoma Sequoyah and the Nebraska Golden Sower Awards.
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5.99 USD
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