Books like Dixie & Ivan (Dixie Morris Animal Adventures #5) by Gilbert Morris
Dixie Morris is a spirited girl who loves animals and follows her faith. When a trained bear act joins the Royal Circus, she eagerly visits the handler’s family only to discover they’re reluctant to be welcomed. Through this clash, Dixie’s adventures test her compassion, youth of faith, and her bond with the bear, turning every encounter into a lesson about God’s character.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gilbert Morris
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