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When Mr. Day announces a recycling contest in his fourth‑grade classroom, the students see an opportunity to raise money for a new pet. Their goal: collect enough bottles and cans to purchase a guinea pig that can become a classroom companion. The story follows their teamwork, creativity, and the challenges they face as they turn their recycling effort into a meaningful classroom project.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Joanne Rocklin
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