Books like Trapped by Laurie Halse Anderson
Brenna, working as a volunteer at the Wild at Heart animal clinic, stumbles upon a dog caught in a trap within the local nature preserve. Shaken, she confronts the stark reality of animal welfare and the complex issues surrounding trapping. Through the unfolding events, she discovers that every story has two sides, challenging her assumptions and prompting a deeper reflection on the responsibilities humans have toward animals.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Laurie Halse Anderson
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