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Animal Antics / Critter Capers
The Great Rabbit Rescue
Joe has gone to live with his dad, leaving behind his beloved pet rabbit. Anna and Suzanne try to look after it for him, but when the rabbit becomes ill, they're convinced it's because it's missing Joe. Now Joe is sick too. The girls are certain that Joe and the rabbit will die unless they are reunited soon...But can Anna and Tom and Suzanne pull off The Great Rabbit Rescue in time?
224 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2010
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June 7, 2017
This is the second in a series. I previously read and reviewed the first - The Great Hamster Massacre - and a lot of what I voiced to teachers and parents about the series remains true to this one.
I will say, however, that I enjoyed this one more. I like the storyline, and the fact there's less of a focus on death. This one struck me as a bit more comical and I like some of the underlying themes - listening to parents, helping friends out, and being responsible for pets, etc - as more of a theme/teaching area for young students. This one is a bit much for my intended grade level, so I did strike out on discovering a new, appealing series for higher readers - as I'd put this one as more of an intermediate read.
I will say, however, that I enjoyed this one more. I like the storyline, and the fact there's less of a focus on death. This one struck me as a bit more comical and I like some of the underlying themes - listening to parents, helping friends out, and being responsible for pets, etc - as more of a theme/teaching area for young students. This one is a bit much for my intended grade level, so I did strike out on discovering a new, appealing series for higher readers - as I'd put this one as more of an intermediate read.
May 23, 2012
I'm not sure why I felt compelled to read this book. Maybe because the body count was so high in "The Great Hamster Massacre" that I was pretty horrified, and curious to see what Davies would come up with next. This one was pretty tame, all in all. The narrator and her best pal tried their best to off the bunny, but bugs was pretty resilient and managed to hang in there. Maybe it's a culture thing, but the girls seem impossibly young to me. Still, I can see that these books might have kid appeal, in an extremely black humor kind of way. And you know what? I'm on hold for "The Great Cat Conspiracy". Go figure.
December 5, 2014
it was good
February 13, 2016
my daughter age eight gives it five stars. great book to read for yourself. the language is just hard enough and the plot is exciting enough.
December 2, 2016
Really cute book for kids
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March 20, 2021
Its an okay book for kids
March 30, 2022
Read this book with my 8-year-old for his bedtime and we both enjoyed it immensely. Would highly recommend for lighthearted laughters and fun.
June 23, 2022
The kids take me to my childhood by their lovely plays😊🤠
December 26, 2024
Kod have bin beter
October 3, 2014
Summary:
In this book, there was an old rabbit who was owned by Joe. There was also a new cat who also lived down the street. The new cat killed the old rabbit by looking at it. He scared him to death. Joe got a new rabbit to replace the one who died.
Joe went to his dads house. Joe started looking at a new school to see if he wanted to go there. When Joe came back from his dads house, the new rabbit got sick. They are planning to take the rabbit to the doctor. At the end of the book, Joe goes back to his dad's house and Anna is trying to get him to come back with the super speed machine. Anna had a map to use to find their way. They were gone for a long time and the police were called to find them. they finally came home.
Main Character: Suzanne and Anna are best friends and they both go around and spy on people. Tom is the youngest and he loves the new rabbit and the new cat. Joe is the person that has the new rabbit and the new cat that killed the old rabbit. Anna is the person that is telling the whole story, and she is also good at spying on people.
Setting: The story takes place on Coordination street in a apartment. Joe is the person that has the rabbit. Once the rabbit and Joe are separated they both get sick. Joe is trying to not let the new cat kill the new rabbit.
Conflict: The major problem would be when the old rabbit died. then Joe got a new rabbit so he hoped it wouldn't die. Joe starts to guard the new rabbit so it wouldn't die. Once Joe went away with his dad, Anna and Suzanne had to guard the rabbit to keep it safe. Anna is feeding the rabbit and gives him food poisoning. The conflict is trying to keep the new rabbit alive after the old one dies.
Resolution of the Conflict: Anna and Suzanna solve the problem by feeding the rabbit and taking care of the new rabbit. Then the girls and Tom,and the new rabbit go to Joes dads house so Joe can take care of the new rabbit. When Joe gets back to his mom's house, the new rabbit has food poisoning. The reason why the rabbit got food poisoning, was from the girls. so then Joe takes his new rabbit to the doctor to fix it.
My opinion of this book: For my personal opinion of this book it is very good. One of my favorite things in this book would be when Tom, Anna, Suzanna, and the new rabbit goes to Joe's dad's house. The reason why they are going to Joe's dad's house is to rescue Joe for his new rabbit. The reason why they need to rescue Joe is for his new rabbit, because his new rabbit has food poisoning.
I would recommend this book to: I would recommend this book to Abby Ebbert because she likes books about animals and it is funny. The only thing I don't like this book is because they always use the word ages. They use the word too much.
In this book, there was an old rabbit who was owned by Joe. There was also a new cat who also lived down the street. The new cat killed the old rabbit by looking at it. He scared him to death. Joe got a new rabbit to replace the one who died.
Joe went to his dads house. Joe started looking at a new school to see if he wanted to go there. When Joe came back from his dads house, the new rabbit got sick. They are planning to take the rabbit to the doctor. At the end of the book, Joe goes back to his dad's house and Anna is trying to get him to come back with the super speed machine. Anna had a map to use to find their way. They were gone for a long time and the police were called to find them. they finally came home.
Main Character: Suzanne and Anna are best friends and they both go around and spy on people. Tom is the youngest and he loves the new rabbit and the new cat. Joe is the person that has the new rabbit and the new cat that killed the old rabbit. Anna is the person that is telling the whole story, and she is also good at spying on people.
Setting: The story takes place on Coordination street in a apartment. Joe is the person that has the rabbit. Once the rabbit and Joe are separated they both get sick. Joe is trying to not let the new cat kill the new rabbit.
Conflict: The major problem would be when the old rabbit died. then Joe got a new rabbit so he hoped it wouldn't die. Joe starts to guard the new rabbit so it wouldn't die. Once Joe went away with his dad, Anna and Suzanne had to guard the rabbit to keep it safe. Anna is feeding the rabbit and gives him food poisoning. The conflict is trying to keep the new rabbit alive after the old one dies.
Resolution of the Conflict: Anna and Suzanna solve the problem by feeding the rabbit and taking care of the new rabbit. Then the girls and Tom,and the new rabbit go to Joes dads house so Joe can take care of the new rabbit. When Joe gets back to his mom's house, the new rabbit has food poisoning. The reason why the rabbit got food poisoning, was from the girls. so then Joe takes his new rabbit to the doctor to fix it.
My opinion of this book: For my personal opinion of this book it is very good. One of my favorite things in this book would be when Tom, Anna, Suzanna, and the new rabbit goes to Joe's dad's house. The reason why they are going to Joe's dad's house is to rescue Joe for his new rabbit. The reason why they need to rescue Joe is for his new rabbit, because his new rabbit has food poisoning.
I would recommend this book to: I would recommend this book to Abby Ebbert because she likes books about animals and it is funny. The only thing I don't like this book is because they always use the word ages. They use the word too much.
August 1, 2014
This is the second book in the Animal Antics/Critter Capers series by Katie Davies and Hannah Shaw. The story is humorous, in a British sort of way, and I love the candid tone of the narrative, as if Anna is writing in a diary. I like that the story provides a child's perspective on tough situations, like divorce.
The story is an entertaining, fast read and the black and white illustrations really complement the narrative. The series reminds me of the Just Grace series by Charise Mericle Harper. Our youngest and I both read this book independently and she really wants to read the other books in the series.
interesting quote:
"'Yeah, yeah, yeah,' Dad said. 'I used to be fun. And I used to have hair.'" (p. 72)
The story is an entertaining, fast read and the black and white illustrations really complement the narrative. The series reminds me of the Just Grace series by Charise Mericle Harper. Our youngest and I both read this book independently and she really wants to read the other books in the series.
interesting quote:
"'Yeah, yeah, yeah,' Dad said. 'I used to be fun. And I used to have hair.'" (p. 72)
June 1, 2012
Audience: I think this book would work for 3-6 grade. The book is a chapter book, and has twists and turns, so it is better for intermediate grades. I think the book would be great as a choice for an intermediate student to read during his/her reading subject.
Appeal: The book has a lively cover. The title implies a mystery which may interest a lot of children. the book shows examples of how even when it doesn't seem like it, it's always best to listen to your parents. It also shows examples of helping out your friends when they need you.
Pre-class book.
Appeal: The book has a lively cover. The title implies a mystery which may interest a lot of children. the book shows examples of how even when it doesn't seem like it, it's always best to listen to your parents. It also shows examples of helping out your friends when they need you.
Pre-class book.
February 17, 2012
Very funny account of what happens when two friends (Anna and Suzanne) secretly look after their absent friend's pet rabbit. An easy read with sweet, funny little black and white illustrations. Very young Diary of A Wimpy Kid fans might enjoy, or fans of all the various Just Grace, Clementine, Junie B. Jones, etc. type of easy readers.
April 22, 2012
Anna, her friend Suzanne, and her brother, Tom, decide to take care of Joe-down-the street's rabbit after he goes to live with his dad. The rabbit becomes ill which leads to Anna thinking that the rabbit is sick because it misses Joe. The friend set out to investigate with plenty of twist and turns. A fun an quirky story for 3rd and 4th graders.
February 14, 2012
Not as gruesome as The Great Hamster Massacre, but the best friends are still rather clueless about taking care of animals. The story has a lot of funny moments as the two 9-year-olds try to "save" their friend and his rabbit.
January 31, 2016
Cute story about 2 little girls & their attempt to rescue their friend who's recently moved away. They believe the fate of their friend is tied to the rabbit he left behind. Very cute & very British. Part of a series.
January 26, 2012
Loved this. A great (very funny) book for 9–11 year olds.
August 17, 2012
it was long
November 13, 2014
Sometimes helping is not really helping at all.
January 25, 2016
sweet!
June 10, 2016
One word, HILARIOUS
February 13, 2012
Super cute and teaches a good lesson about what not to feed your bunny.
April 1, 2017
Not bad. Two girls try to be good friends, but get it all backwards. Convoluted but sweet.
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