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360 pp.
| Dial
| August, 2016
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8037-3897-3$16.99
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4-6
In this companion to The Twistrose Key, Niklas, troubled by nightmares of his dead mother, discovers a troll from his imagination in the woods near his house. With his lynx companion, Secret, he embarks on a search for answers. Although the ambitious plot takes some confusing twists and turns, the dreamlike, haunting imagery and intriguing animal-filled fantasy realm Niklas discovers will keep readers invested.
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4-6
Illustrated by
Micah Player.
After accidentally making an enemy of new classmate Clare, twelve-year-old Binny is remorselessly bullied at school. Clare, also an animal lover, eventually becomes a kindred spirit; the two team up to save a rare lynx. As in Binny for Short, alternating chapters offer a complementary narrative. As connections between the stories grow, McKay enthralls readers with her blend of screwball comedy and heartfelt emotion.
24 pp.
| Amicus High Interest
| September, 2014
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60753-604-8$18.95
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EbookISBN 978-1-60753-644-4
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K-3
Wild Cats series.
Books in this series offer basic information about the behavior, habitats, young, and special skills and features of wild cats. Rudimentary facts (some both general and narrow in scope: "Tigers hunt deer and cows") are presented in short definitive sentences. Colorful photos and "Like a Housecat?" comparison sidebars add interest. A succinct fact page is appended. There are four other fall 2014 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review includes these Wild Cats titles: Jaguars, Leopards, Lynx, and Tigers.
24 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60453-025-4$19.93
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K-3
SandCastle: Baby Mammals series.
A clean, inviting design frames the texts in this early reader series about the lives of North American mammal babies. Appearance, habitat, diet, and survival techniques are covered (though some explanations are confusing or otherwise unsatisfying). Occasional sidebars support the text and/or the clear photographs. "Vital Statistics" and "Fun Facts" pages are useful for making quick comparisons among the animals. Glos. Review covers these SandCastle: Baby Mammals titles: It's a Baby Beaver!, It's a Baby Black Bear!, It's a Baby Gray Wolf!, It's a Baby Lynx!, It's a Baby Moose!, and It's a Baby Mustang!
24 pp.
| Gareth
| March, 2002
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LibraryISBN 0-8368-3028-8$$19.93
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K-3
Big Cats series.
In each small-sized book in this series, a full-page color photograph faces a couple of simple paragraphs about such topics as big cat habitats, characteristics, and conservation efforts. While superficial, the text is easy to read and the photographs are eye-catching. Lists of related websites and organizations are appended. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Big Cats titles: Cheetahs, Cougars, Leopards, Lions, Lynxes, Tigers.]
24 pp.
| Heinemann
| March, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 1-58810-109-6$$21.36
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K-3
In the Wild series.
Each thin, attractive volume provides information about a member of the feline family--from its natural habitat and physical features to its hunting habits and litter size. Short sentences and crisp color photographs make the books an appealing choice for beginning readers. Unfamiliar or difficult vocabulary is highlighted in boldface type and defined in a glossary. Bib., ind.