The Tarantula In My Purse

by Jean C. George

Paperback, 1996

Status

Available

Call number

ZOOL

Tags

animal stories, owls, geese, ducks, crows, raccoons, skunks, birds, pets

Publication

Harper Collins (1996), Edition: Later Printing

Description

A collection of autobiographical stories about raising a houseful of children and wild pets including crows, skunks, and raccoons.

User reviews

LibraryThing member satyridae
Memoir, with kids and wildlife. A lot of it sounded familiar. George's voice is clear and amusing.

Subjects

Awards

Texas Bluebonnet Award (Nominee — 1999)
Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Award (Nominee — 1998)
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 1999)
Sasquatch Book Award (Nominee — 2000)
Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award (Nominee — 1999)

Language

English

Physical description

7.4 inches

ISBN

0590363212 / 9780590363211

Barcode

4704

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