Reading Level: Grade 4 Interest Level: Grades 3 – 8
Did you know that the Labrador retriever that starred in Marley and Me was a rescue dog from a shelter in Florida? His is a true rags-to-riches story! This title explores the history of animals in entertainment while highlighting some of the pet pals we have grown to love on the silver screen!
'From dogs and cats to horses, pigs, and birds, animals steal the spotlight in many major movies. This title details the auditioning, training, and rehearsing that goes on behind the scenes of some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters. The book also discusses some of history’s most famous animal stars, including Lassie and Rin Tin Tin. Readers get to go behind the scenes to meet the pigs who stared in the movie Babe, the labs from Marley and Me, and the horses from Secretariat. Large-scare photographs and informative captions break down information into manageable chunks for readers, and sidebars include interesting facts about other showbiz animals, including monkeys, owls, and penguins. Backmatter includes a glossary, books and websites readers can turn to for more information, and an index. THOUGHTS: Readers will gravitate towards this engaging book about animals and the movies they star in. Uncluttered layouts, boldfaced vocabulary words, short paragraphs, and vivid color pictures will hold readers’ attention.', Anne Bozievich, Southern York County School Districtt
