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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004
The Cheetah's Tale
By Julia Johnson, Susan Keeble (Illustrator)
A girl rescues a cheetah cub, forging a bond that faces the test of freedom.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3 ratings
56 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a bustling bazaar, a young girl discovers a caged, malnourished cheetah cub. Her mother buys the cub, and together they nurture it into a majestic cheetah. As their bond deepens, the girl faces a heart-wrenching decision: to let her beloved friend return to the wilds of Africa. Will she choose friendship or freedom? This touching tale explores the delicate balance between love and letting go, set against the backdrop of wildlife conservation.
From the publisher
A heart wrenching children’s story. A little girl comes across a malnourished cheetah cub caged at the back of a small shop in an Arab souq. Her mother agrees to buy the animal to save its life, and the little girl rears the cub at their house until it grows into a fine young cheetah. The cheetah and the girl are inseparable friends, but they know one day he will need to return to Africa where he can roam free… Beautifully illustrations flow throughout the narrative and bring this enchanting tale to life.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 56
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- October 31, 2004
- First published
- November 26, 2004
- Publisher
- Stacey International
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781900988872
- OCLC
- 56964276
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