The story: Webster (formerly called Beast, now known to his friends as Bad Hat) has had it with humans. They love you, then they leave you--most likely at a nasty animal shelter. Or even worse, they're mean and then they leave you. When Webster ends up at Green Meadows Rescue Home, he's determined not to make friends, not to like the great food, not to trust the humans. Instead, he's got a plan: run away and have adventures. Who knew that all those adventures would just keep cycling him right back to Green Meadows? Any maybe even turn him into a hero?
June Cleaver's ratings: Language G; Violence PG; Sexual content G; Nudity G; Substance abuse G; Magic & the occult G; GLBT content G; adult themes (cruelty to animals is discussed, nothing graphic) PG; overall rating G.
Liz's comments: This is a charming read. Webster is a fun, funny character. Animal lovers and kids who like a sassy narrator will both eat this one up! The discussion of cruelty to animals, while not graphic, will help readers think about the topic. Give this one to kids grades 4-7.
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