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In *I Wanna Iguana*, twelve‑year‑old Alex writes playful notes to his mother, urging her to allow him to adopt a baby iguana. The back‑and‑forth correspondence reveals their close bond, Alex’s enthusiasm for reptile keeping, and the maternal concern for responsibility. Readers witness the humor and affection that grow from simple letters and the dream of a unique household companion.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Karen Kaufman Orloff
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