The Tarantula in My Purse: And 172 Other Wild Pets - Jean Craighead George

Acclaimed author-naturalist Jean Craighead George shares her true adventures living with a variety of wild animals--including a mischievous crow, a duck with an arrest record, and a Houdini-like boa constrictor. From bestselling nature writer and Newbery Medal winner Jean Craighead George comes an autobiographical story about how wild it can be living in a house full of animal fans. Imagine living with a skunk in your closet, a bat in your refrigerator, and a tarantula in your purse In this hilarious autobiographical account, Newbery Medal-winning author and acclaimed naturalist Jean Craighead George describes her adventures in a house full of wildlife enthusiasts--and the amazing animals themselves.