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Cows are Vegetarians


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No. of pages 80

Published: 2001

Great for age 7-10 years

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'Sinad, there's a wild animal out there!' 'That's not a wild animal That's Henry.' 'Don't touch him, Sinad,' I shouted. 'He'll bite you. He'll eat you!' 'She won't eat me. Cows are vegetarians.' Sinad, Michelle's country cousin, is such a Miss Knowall. Even if vegetarians don't eat meat, that cow still has terrible big teeth. And who has a cow in the garden anyway? Michelle lives in the town. When she visits the country she finds wild animals in the garden, lambs in the kitchen, muck everywhere and no shops, clubs or streetlights. But somehow life on the farm is not boring after all. Red Flag 3

 

 

There are 80 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2001 by O'Brien Press Ltd .

 

'This is a witty and entertaining book whose language and content make it ideal for new readers, be they town or country dwellers.' -- Kate Agnew - Children's Books in Ireland * Children's Books in Ireland *

 

'How Michelle copes with her culchie cousins, not to mention cows, sheep poo and the total absence of shops, is the subject of an exceedingly funny, yet warm and very "real" story. Parkinson, one of our best Irish writers, is in top form.' -- Margrit Cruickshank - The Irish Times * The Irish Times *

 

'A lovely retelling of the Dubs v. culchies theme, the city girl who hates the country (until she goes there).' -- Irish Independent * Irish Independent *

 

'A delightful book for young readers who are beginning to develop independence. The narrative is well paced and gentle humour prompts the reader to consider what underlies Michelle's reluctance to enjoy herself.' -- The School Librarian * The School Librarian *

 

'A hilarious story about a true 'Dub' on holiday in the country' -- Classmate - Dublin City Council Schools Newsletter