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The Beef Princess of Practical County
By Houts, Michelle
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-38573-584-1
- Publisher
- New York : Delacorte Press, c2009.
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2009
Gr 4-7 Libby, 12, hails from a farm family that raises beef cattle in rural Indiana. Continuing in the Ryan tradition, she plans to compete in the steer competition at the annual Practical County Fair. The novel opens in September, when she picks two newborn calves. When Piggy, the favored one, injures his leg and must be slaughtered for beef, she is crushed. She had raised Piggy and Mule as pets, against her elders' advice, and now turns to vegetarianism. Libby's mother, meanwhi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Libby is excited to be raising calves in preparation for the county fair. It starts out as both a d...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
