The Pet Project: Cute and Cuddly Vicious Verses (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781416975953)

Embark on a methodical, meticulous, and hilarious quest for the perfect pet in this wickedly witty cautionary collection of pet poems.

If you're the type that oohs and aahs
at furry faces, precious paws,
the words ahead may be alarming:
Animals aren't always charming.

If you think you'd like a cute and cuddly pet, you may need to do some research. Formulate a query. Devise a scientific plan. And be sure to write down every observation of the animals you encounter. Join one budding young scientist as she catalogs the pros and pitfalls of potential pet ownership in this assortment of zany and relatable poems that will change the way you look at cuddly animals--and give you the giggles.

Author: Lisa Wheeler
ISBN-10: 1416975950
ISBN-13: 9781416975953
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 04/02/2013
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.10h x 9.20w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 159160 / Pet Project: Cute and Cuddly Vicious Verses

Award: Cybils - Finalist
Award: Beehive Awards - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2013
Publishers Weekly 03/11/2013
School Library Journal 03/01/2013 pg. 132
Booklist 04/01/2013 pg. 86
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 48 - Recommended, Satisfactory