Little Devils

By Robert J. Blake

Book Overview

Robert J. Blake shines a light on a little-known animal. Burnie, Winnie and Big Stanley are three Tasmanian devil pups growing up in the wild. Along with their mother, they make one happy family. Since the pups are still so small, Mum does all the hunting. But one night, Mum doesn't come home and the pups are getting hungry . . . and worried. They need food, but more importantly, they need Mum. Big Stanley is the first to leave the den. Then Burnie. And finally Winnie. Together they set out with one goal in mind: find Mum. What follows is a heart-warming tale of adventure, love and family, told to readers by the incomparable Robert J. Blake with lifelike illustrations that will touch readers and bring them closer to this unique animal.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399243224
• ISBN13: 9780399243226
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A fine story of cooperative strength

Robert J. Blake's LITTLE DEVILS tells of Burnie, Winnie and Big Stanley, three Tasmanian devil pups that growl and wrestle with each other. When one day Mum doesn't return the pups must search for her - and only stand to rescue her if they use their combined strengths together. A fine story of cooperative strength evolves.