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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1997
How it Was With Dooms
By Xan Hopcraft, Carol Cawthra Hopcraft (Illustrator)
A boy's bond with a cheetah reveals life's beauty and loss.
4.4/5 Goodreads · 72 ratings
64 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In the heart of Nairobi, young Xan shares his extraordinary life with Dooms, a cheetah who becomes more than just a pet. As Xan recounts their adventures and the profound connection they share, he faces the inevitable heartache of loss. Through vivid photographs and personal drawings, Xan invites you into a world where the wild and the domestic intertwine, challenging the boundaries of friendship and family. What lessons will Xan learn from his time with Dooms, and how will this unique bond shape his understanding of life and death?
From the publisher
Ten-year-old Xan tells about the life of Dooms, the cheetah which became his pet and lived with his family in Kenya, Africa.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Early Reader
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