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Set in rural Texas, Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet tells the story of a young girl passionate about helping animals. With her sibling, she secretly adopts and nurtures two abandoned baby skunks, learning responsibility and compassion while keeping the skunks safe from their mother. The narrative explores family life and the girl’s growing curiosity about veterinary science.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Jacqueline Kelly
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