4to. wear to extremities. Impressions to rear board. Dw has light wear to extremities. Repaired tear to top front joint. 2" tear to top front edge.
I am a snake. No, not a rattlesnake. I just look like one. I'm a gopher snake.One day an oily, filthy, fleshy human child crossed my path. As luck would have it, he knew the difference between a gopher snake and a rattlesnake. He has imprisoned me in a terrarium. His name is Gunnar. He calls me Crusher. He thinks I'm male. I'm not.He dropped in a dead mouse and hoped I'd eat it. I buried it. He then dropped in a live one, which he called "Breakfast." I didn't lay a coil on it.Gunnar thinks I'll be his adoring pet. He's wrong.In fact, I am planning my escape. I may take Breakfast with me.Crusher will charm readers in this entertaining, clever novel about a snake in captivity and how she turns the tables on her human captor.
When his mother brings home a guinea pig instead of the dog he has always wanted, fifth-grader Rufus is not happy--until the rodent starts acting exactly like a dog.
The book, first published by Egmont USA in 2014, offers a unique narrative that captivates readers with its engaging plot and well-developed characters. It explores themes of adventure and self-discovery, drawing readers into a richly crafted world. The author skillfully weaves together elements that resonate with both young and adult audiences, making it a compelling read for anyone seeking an immersive experience.