The snake who came to stay by Julia Donaldson
Scholastic Australia, 2013. ISBN: 9781742837093.
Another fantastic read for the younger students and definitely one
to share with Miss Small - who is crazy about all animals but
especially reptiles! I can easily imagine her doing exactly
the same as Polly, the main character in this delightful story about
a very entrepreneurial young lady who opens up a Holiday Home for
animals - much to her mum's consternation. Guinea pigs, a mynah bird
and the goldfish next door are all a bit stressful in their own
ways, but when Polly takes on her best friend Jack's snake Doris,
Polly's mum really starts to get agitated. As you can easily
imagine, Polly realises that looking after other people's animals is
not always smooth sailing - and when Doris goes silently missing,
she has to do some very fast problem-solving. Fortunately, all has a
happy ending - with a safe return of all the animals to their owners
- plus a few extras in the case of the guinea pigs!
Another great addition to your shelves for your 'easy reading'
fiction titles - and a very funny read aloud.
Sue Warren