Terrier in the Tinsel

by Ben M. Baglio

Book Overview

Shortly after Mandy and James find a stray Jack Russell terrier near Walton Cottage Hospital, they befriend a young patient, Charlie, who wants a dog for Christmas, and they try to find a way to bring... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439448921
• ISBN13: 9780439448925
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Apple Paperbacks (Scholastic)
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

...shines like the brightest star on the Christmas tree

Animal lover Mandy Hope, and her best friend James Hunter can't contain themselves as they countdown the days until Christmas morning. But with only four days left until the big day, there is tons of work for the two pals to do: namely, help set up the Santaland at the Walton Cottage Hospital. After all, Mandy and James are lucky to have the opportunity to spend the holidays at home with their families, but for the sick patients at Walton Cottage, the only celebrating they'll be doing is in their hospital rooms. So Mandy and James, along with Mandy's Gran and Grandpa have taken on the duty to do the decorating, and Mandy's father, and resident Veterinarian at Animal Ark, Dr. Adam, will stop by Santaland on Christmas Eve dressed as Santa to hand out gifts to the children in the pediatrics ward, and give them a bit of holiday spirit. But when Mandy stumbles upon a little Jack Russell Terrier in the hospital parking lot, her Christmas spirit goes out the window. The weather is so cold, and the terrier must be hungry and frightened, yet he won't even let the patient Mandy approach him. At around the same time, Mandy and James befriend a young boy named Charlie Kingston, who is recovering from bronchitis. Charlie is full of energy, and volunteers to help Mandy and James set up the twinkling Santaland, but sometimes the exuberant boy does nothing more than cause trouble. However, when Mandy learns how much young Charlie loves dogs - especially terriers - and introduces him to Gran's meals-on-wheels friend, Percy Green, she realizes that sometimes a boisterous little boy, as well as a slightly ornery old man can make the perfect pair - especially when it comes to Christmas and animals. It has been years since I've sat down to read one of the ANIMAL ARK books - which I devoured one by one when I was a child - but since taking time to do so, the magic I used to experience when I was younger when delving into one of these delightful books has returned. Mandy Hope is the same lovable heroine I loved all those years ago. The twinkle in her eye, her jovial spirit, her willingness to help anyone in need...each and every quality is still there, shining brightly. While James Hunter is still his semi-mischievous self - trying to take charge of his out-of-control pup, Blackie, listening only to his growling stomach (which is always begging for food), and taking orders from the large and in-charge Mandy. Together, these two characters create a dynamic duo that is absolutely impossible to resist. Ben M. Baglio has brought his signature trait to the forefront, as well - introducing a new character to not only help Mandy and James, but who can be helped by the two friends. TERRIER IN THE TINSEL shines like the brightest star on the Christmas tree. Erika Sorocco Freelance Reviewer

Animal Ark #34 Terrier in the Tinsel

I was amazed at how fast it was delievered to my house. The book was also in great condition.

Terrier in the tinsel

My Idea about the book is that i like it alot.I like it because I like animals.I think people that like animals would like the book.Somthing I do not like about the book is it is like a kids book.It is long but the words are a little to easy.So If we have a nother book asinmentI think I may read a more harder book.But not to hard but just a little more difficalt.And work my way up harder then harder.I think you would like the book because the fact that it is about a dog.But i think you would not like it because you could read it in like two days.Thats my idea about the book. The book is called Terrier in the Tinsel.There is a girl named Mandy Hope and both her parents are Dr. For animals.Her mom Emily Hope is working on a pis named Peaches,he is pretty,with rosettes of creamy fur.Her dad Adam Hope is working on a Santaland for the Hospital.Christmas is in four days and the santa outfit is not fitting him.They live somwhere warm because they never had a white Christmas.Mandy was going to take a walk but then she spotted a small brown-and-white Jack Russel Terrier.Mandy got closer but then he would just back away from her.She tryed talking to him but then he just ran away.She told her mom and dad they said they could not do anything.Three days later they saw the dog again.Mandy took it to the Hospital with her parents.They said she is fine.FinallyAt the end of the book the dog did not belong to anyone.There was a girl in the Hospital.She did not have anyone so they gave the dog to the little girl.The dog was put into the Santaland.He was a Raindeer.That is the summary of the book Terrier in the Tinsel.

Loved it!

Would you want to be a dog that is lost? That's what happens in Terrier in the Tinsel by Lucy Daniels. This story is about a man who is sick and in the hospital. (...) I like this book because it has a lot of animals in it and it gives mefacts about animals. In this book I learned to help people when they lose somethingspecial. Twinkle is missing! Will Mandy and James find the lost dog?

A Terrific Tale

Terrier in the Tinsel is an exciting story about two friends, Mandy Hope and James Hunter, who help Mandy's grandparents set up a Santaland at Walton Cottage Hospital. A few times Mandy and James spot a stray Jack Russell terrier peeking out of the bushes desperately looking for food. Mandy tried to make friends with it, but the little Jack Russell keeps running away. Mandy discovers that the terrier belongs to one of the patients in the hospital. Eventually, after many endeavors, the dog and owner are reunited. I enjoyed this book because it made me feel happy, sad, and it gave me excitement. I recommend this book to people who have love for animals and people of all ages.