Both Miss Bettina's House by Hazel D. Campbell and Jenny and
the General by Jean D'Costa, chapter books for the 8 to 10 age range, were
published by Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Ltd as part of the Sand Pebbles
Pleasure Series in 2004 and 2006
Both books have been well received by the children. I was
happy about the feedback on Miss Bettina's House. One boy said, "You know
what made me laugh? Animals adopting the boy."
A mother said, "I started reading it with my 7 year-old
and when I had to stop to do chores, she wouldn't put it down until she was
finished."
Miss Bettina's House is a fantasy in which the abandoned
animals on Miss Bettina's farm have to find a way to get someone to take care
of them and to protect the farm from being taken over by the village vagabond,
Curry Dan. There are both humorous and slightly scary scenes.
Jenny and the General is also about animals. This time it is
Jenny's pet Alsatian dog who is the only one to realize that Jenny has been
kidnapped and goes to find her. This story illustrates the bonds of love and
loyalty that can develop between a dog and its owner. It also has humorous
characters.
The books can be sourced at Sangsters Book Stores or online
at
https://www.bookfusion.com/books/116818-miss-bettina-s-house
AND
https://www.bookfusion.com/books/116253-jenny-and-the-general
AND
https://www.bookfusion.com/books/116253-jenny-and-the-general
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