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Description
When Moppet, the guinea pig, escapes from its cage, Laura and her friends begin searching everywhere.
Quick Summary
Moppet on the Run is a breezy early-reader that follows a young girl named Laura and her friends as they chase after their escaped guinea pig, Moppet, through the house, yard, and even the garden shed. The story is told in short, punchy sentences that make it perfect for kids just starting to read on their own, and the 423-word length means it can be finished in one sitting without losing a child's attention. The humor comes from the kids' inventive (and sometimes silly) search tactics, and the gentle tension of not knowing where Moppet is hiding keeps the pages turning without being scary. Parents will appreciate that the book is wholesome, full of teamwork, and ends on a warm, reassuring note exactly the kind of story that makes kids want to read more. If your child enjoys easy animal adventures like the Biscuit series or Fly Guy books, they'll likely love this one, too.