Chapter Book #8

Third Grade Pet

 by Judy Cox

Illustrator: Cynthia Fisher

Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Subgenre:  Chapter Book

Themes: Responsibility, Pets, Friendship 

Primary and Secondary Characters: Primary - Rosemary, Megan, Cheese the rat
Secondary - Brian, Mom, Dad, Mr. Wilder, Spofford

Date Published: 1998

Publishing Company: Holiday House

Summary: Mr. Wilder's third grade class works together to choose and care for the new classroom pet. However, one student, Rosemary is not thrilled about the pet that is chosen. Rosemary overcomes her fears and misconceptions about the class pet. She learns that taking care of a pet is a big responsibility.    


How this book could be used to teach students: Third Grade Pet could be used to illustrate to students the responsibility and care of a pet.  


A little extra: http://www.judycox.net/index.htm