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    Saving Sammy
    Saving Sammy
    Saving Sammy
    Ebook58 pages21 minutes

    Saving Sammy

    By Eric Walters and Amy Meissner

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    After Morgan’s backyard is flooded by the nearby river, her dog, Shire, finds a baby beaver that has been washed out of its den. Realizing that its parents aren’t coming back, Morgan must quickly learn to care for the beaver, which she names Sammy. Morgan’s parents warn her that he can’t stay with them forever. Will Morgan be able to find a safe home for Sammy?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOrca Book Publishers
    Release dateMay 1, 2014
    ISBN9781459805019
    Saving Sammy
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    Eric Walters

    Eric Walters is a Member of the Order of Canada and the author of over 125 books that have collectively won more than 100 awards including the Governor General’s Literary Award for The King of Jam Sandwiches. A former teacher, Eric began writing as a way to get his fifth-grade students interested in reading and writing. Eric is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,000 students per year in schools across the country. He lives in Guelph, Ontario.

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