Jelly Bean
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Jelly Bean

By Cynthia Lord, Erin McGuire (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Shelter Pet Squad series

Can Suzannah find a home for an unwanted guinea pig before it's too late?

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128 pages· 10,434 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Suzannah longs for a pet but lives in a no-pet apartment. Volunteering at a shelter, she bonds with animals and makes new friends. When a girl brings in Jelly Bean, a guinea pig needing a home, Suzannah vows to find the perfect match. But what if no one wants him? Can Suzannah keep her promise and save Jelly Bean from being left behind? Dive into this heartwarming tale of friendship, determination, and the quest to find a forever home for a little creature in need.

From the publisher

In this charming illustrated chapter book series by Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord, the Shelter Pet Squad kids find the perfect homes for animals in need!Suzannah’s always wanted a pet of her own, but she lives in an apartment where there are absolutely no pets allowed. What she CAN do is volunteer at a local pet shelter. There, although she’s the youngest, Suzannah quickly finds herself making friends with the kids and bonding with the animals. She makes toys and treats for the animals. She feeds the cats and plays with the puppies! Then a girl just her age brings a guinea pig named Jelly Bean to the shelter. Suzannah promises that she’ll find the little creature the perfect home. But what if no one wants an abandoned guinea pig? Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord has created a fun and heartwarming chapter books series.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
128
Words
10,434
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
670L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about petsBooks about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about character traitsBooks about multicultural
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
169140
Publication
Published
August 26, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545635967

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