I enjoyed reading this. A girl lives on a farm and is raising her two steer for show. Gives a good insight on that sort of life. I think it is good for kids aged 10+ as younger kids might have trouble staying interested or keeping up with the story.
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The Beef Princess of Practical County
(2009, Fiction - Family Life, Written by Michelle Houts)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
Moving, nontraditional farm story with heartland values.
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for Ages 9 and Up
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About The Beef Princess of Practical County
Parents need to know that there is little to be concerned with here, and much to admire. Libby's family is a shining example of the kind of virtues we associate with family farmers.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Libby's dilemmas over her animals. Does loving animals mean we shouldn't eat meat? Should cattle be raised for slaughter? If not, why would Libby have them at all? What would you do in Libby's situation? Do you agree or disagree with her ultimate decisions?
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- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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Pretty good
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