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The Best Pet

By Penny Matthews

Adjectives

amusing engaging lighthearted

Genres

Animals Humour

Synopsis

When a young boy brings home a ferret as a pet, he quickly discovers that keeping track of his new friend is more challenging than he anticipated. The mischievous ferret's antics lead to a humorous adventure as the boy searches high and low to find his elusive companion.

About the author

Penny Matthews is an award-winning author from Australia who loves writing stories for children. She has written many books, including the popular picture book 'A Year on Our Farm'. Penny enjoys exploring the countryside and often finds inspiration for her stories in nature and the animals she meets along the way.

Pages

51 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

Published

2000

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