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Animal Superstars and More True Stories of Amazing Animal Talents

by Aline Alexander NEWMAN
1 CD. 1 hr. Recorded Books. 2015. $15.75. ISBN 9781490635934. digital download.
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Gr 2–5—Listeners learn first about a dog who participates in desert motocross racing. The owner carefully equips Opee with protective gear and obviously loves both animal and bike. Next, in the survival story of a brain-damaged groundhog, Sidewinder perseveres to learn how to eat, drink, and walk, though she only manages to walk in a circle. With help from Bob Will, a teacher of children with special needs, and the local community, Sidewinder becomes the weather forecaster for Dunkirk, NY. Finally, Samantha Martin, a determined animal trainer, details her struggles to train cats and to get publicity, beginning with her talented cat, Tuna. Well read by Johnny Heller, these stories would be unbelievable—except they're true. Also included are fun facts about each animal.
VERDICT Fun listening for the whole family.
Reviewed by Deb Whitbeck, West Ottawa Public Schools, Holland, MI , Aug 01, 2015

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