| Saving Sammy Contributor(s): Walters, Eric (Author), Meissner, Amy (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1459804996 ISBN-13: 9781459804999 Publisher: Orca Book Publishers OUR PRICE: $6.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Mammals - Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature - Environment |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2013955770 |
| Lexile Measure: 600 |
| Series: Orca Echoes |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5.1" W x 7.4" (0.10 lbs) 64 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 166142 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: After Morgan's backyard is flooded by the nearby river, her dog, Shire, finds a baby beaver that has been washed out of its den. Realizing that its parents aren't coming back, Morgan must quickly learn to care for the beaver, which she names Sammy. Morgan's parents warn her that he can't stay with them forever. Will Morgan be able to find a safe home for Sammy? |
Contributor Bio(s): Walters, Eric: - Eric Walters began writing as a way to get his fifth-grade students interested in reading and writing. A Member of the Order of Canada, he has now published more than 100 novels and picture books. He is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,000 students per year in schools across the country. He lives in Guelph, Ontario.Meissner, Amy: - Amy Meissner currently lives and works in Anchorage, Alaska. Her two, bad orange cats keep her company in the studio all day long where she paints, draws, writes, cuts fabric and moves cats off the things they aren't supposed to sleep on. Creating art for children's books is Amy's favorite job, but she also illustrates for posters and articles. She recently completed an MFA in Creative Writing and has undergraduate degrees in both Art and Textiles. |