JUVENILE · ANIMALS
Ruth Owen
Owen Jones (born 8 August 1984) is a left-wing British newspaper columnist, commentator, journalist, author and political activist. He writes a column for The Guardian and contributes to the New Statesman, Tribune, and The National and was previously a columnist for The Independent. He has two weekly web series, The Owen Jones Show and The Owen Jones Podcast.
An elephant is a huge animal with gray skin, a long trunk, and big, floppy ears.
— from Elephants, 2000
Most acclaimed
Moose
1994
When he discovers a huge moose in the family garden, Luke wakes up his mum and dad, who first decree it completely impossible. However, when their son leads them into the yard, they have to admit that he is not fabulous! The parents take turns trying to chase the beast away with a broom and a garden hose, but it's Luke's sisters who ultimately manage to scare the beast by pulling out their water guns and pretending to be huntresses. The kid did not say his last word, however, and fled into the forest with carrots, promising himself to make the moose his pet. A wacky new adventure (although lacking a bit of spice) from the tasty Canadian tandem. The text, marked by exaggeration, onomatopoeias and typographical games, is however well served by watercolors overflowing with dynamism in which gently caricatured protagonists come to life. [SDM].
Eggs
Nine-year-old David has recently lost his mother to a freak accident, his salesman father is constantly on the road, and he is letting his anger out on his grandmother. Sarcastic and bossy 13-year-old Primrose lives with her childlike, fortuneteller mother, and a framed picture is the only evidence of the father she never knew. Despite their differences, David and Primrose forge a tight yet tumultuous friendship, eventually helping each other deal with what is missing in their lives. This powerful, quirky novel about two very complicated, damaged children has much to say about friendship, loss, and recovery.
Giraffes
Provides information about giraffes, including their physical characteristics, habitats, life cycle, and eating habits.