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Indlæser... Maggie's Second Chanceaf Nancy Furstinger
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When Maggie's owners leave her behind, she is taken to an animal shelter. No library descriptions found. |
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Part of The Gryphon Press' Sit! Stay! Read! series of picture-books, intended for use in human education, Maggie's Second Chance is an immensely poignant book, one that does not shy away from some unpleasant realities, in human-canine relationships. I had a lump in my throat, and tears in my eyes, as Maggie's erstwhile family (carefully avoiding looking at her) abandon her to her fate. I understand that circumstances change, and people can't always keep their animal companions - I have sympathy for that situation, and know it can be heartbreaking, for all involved! - but who leaves a dependent animal in a situation where they will slowly starve to death?!? What if the realtor hadn't showed up in time? It boggles the mind...
Useful as a means of prompting discussion about how we treat animals, this is also an inspiring story of young people getting involved in their community and making a difference. It is all the more impressive for being based on a true story from Dalhart, Texas (see the Dawgs in Texas website for more details), where fourth-graders did just was Jeff and his classmates do in this book! Touching, informative, and beautifully illustrated, Maggie's Second Chance is a book I would recommend to young dog and animal lovers, and to anyone looking for good stories to use in humane education. ( )