Be Well, Beware [Library Binding]

Jessie Haas (Author), Joseph A. Smith (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1997 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

Lily is frightened when her beloved horse Beware gets sick and exhibits peculiar behavior.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5?When Lily tries to catch her mare for an after-school ride, she discovers that something is seriously wrong. A visit from a veterinarian shows that Beware has colic. When pumping a mixture of mineral oil and water into the horse's stomach fails to clear the blockage in her intestines, it looks as though expensive and dangerous emergency surgery may be the only thing that can save her. Lily and her grandfather have difficult decisions to make. Haas's realistic description of colic, with its many different symptoms, conflicting theories on treatment, and unpredictable outcome, will pique readers' interest and concern. The plot takes off from the first page and maintains intensity right until the end, helping even reluctant readers stay with the story. Manageable chapters and succinct sentences make this title, along with Beware the Mare (1993) and A Blue for Beware (1995, both Greenwillow), appropriate additions to the slim selection of quality titles in this genre.?Christina Linz, Alachua County Library District, Gainesville, FL
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Gr. 2^-5. Lily's horse Beware comes close to dying in this illustrated chapter book, a sequel to Haas' Beware the Mare (1993) and A Blue for Beware (1995). When Beware is in pain and refuses to walk, Lily calls a vet, who diagnoses colic. Through two cold nights and a day, Lily watches Beware, walks her, and worries that she may not make it. Written with many sensory details, the present-tense narrative has a compelling sense of immediacy. Lily, Beware, Gramp, Mom, and the two doctors all come across as believable individuals rather than stock characters. Lily's emotions come through so clearly that readers, even those new to the series, will find themselves caring about Beware as well. Although most beginning chapter books rely on humor to draw readers, this short novel deals with a serious topic. The format and vocabulary are accessible to relatively young readers, but older children will also find this a rewarding book. Carolyn Phelan --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding
• Publisher: Econo-Clad Books (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613024168
• ISBN-13: 978-0613024167
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,119,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Be Well Beware, October 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Be Well, Beware (Beech Tree Chapter Books) (Paperback)

My daughter age 9 read this book, I found it a good book and easy and fun for her to read! She loves horses and loved the story of Beware and looks forward to reading more about Beware!