Hicks, Betty The Worm Whisperer, 186 pgs. Roaring Brook Press. 2013. $16.99 Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
Class Clown Ellis loves animals. On a school field trip, he meets a woman who is a Horse Whisperer. Now Ellis thinks he might be able to talk to animals, too. With his father out of work, and his mother holding down 3 jobs, Ellis tries to help the family by finding and training the perfect Wooly Worm for a race that could win him $1,000; enough to get dad the surgery he needs to be able to go back to work.
Ellis is a really nice kid, helpful funny and genuine. Hicks addresses bullying, family issues and friendship without getting sappy. This book would appeal to both boys and girls EL - ADVISABLE Lisa Librarian
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