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The Hidden World of Animals in Entertainment
By Laidlaw, Rob
- ISBN
- 978-1-55455-143-9
- Publisher
- Fitzhenry
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2011
Gr 4–6—Laidlaw's goal in this heart-wrenching title is to inspire his audience to try to make the world a better place for animals. His description of the hard life of Jumbo, an unfortunate elephant, is cringe-worthy. Captured in Africa as a baby after his mother was killed, Jumbo was forced into performing for audiences in Europe and North America, before being killed in a train a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Animal rights advocate Laidlaw exposes backstage conditions of animals in entertainment, from live animal shows to circus acts and movies. The ad...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
