Mason Dixon: Pet Disasters
Mason Dixon: Pet Disasters
Mason Dixon: Pet Disasters
Guy Francis, Claudia Mills
Soon-to-be fourth-grader Mason Dixon does not want a pet, but his parents think it will be good for him. Goldfish dies soon after his arrival (from overfeeding). Mason is relieved. Hamster escapes. Mason is relieved. Cat has to go back because best friend Brody is too allergic to ever be at their house while Cat is there. Mason is relieved. But when Dog comes, it takes a little dose of jealousy for Mason to realize he does want a pet, all of his very own. Claudia Mills introduces a new, hilarious character in Mason, and each of the three books about him will feature both boys as they cope with a new experience; pitch-perfect for 8- to 10- year-old newly independent readers, the books will maintain a consistent page count and feature black-and-while art throughout.

Book Details

Genre: 

  • Fiction

Age Level: 

  • 12 and up
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This story is about a ten-year old boy whose parents want to have a pet. He doesn't have an interest in pets, so when his parents buy him a goldfish, but it dies because Mason overfeeds it. His father soon surprises him with a hamster. Mason and his best friend, Brody, play with it and it runs away. Mason's parents get a cat from the animal shelter and they soon find out that Brody is allergic to cats. When they are taking back the cat, Brody goes head over heels when he meets up with a three- legged dog.

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