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I am trying to find good read aloud stories for high school students (ages 16-21). I'm trying to read adult/teen books, but need somewhat simple language. The students are from pre-K to 2nd grade in reading level. I love the story & graphics in this book. Does this seem like a good match?

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Does any body have a list matching the characters with their animal partners???? It is so confusing!?

Kathryn Weis Snuff (dog)- Jack (the Ripper)
Quicklime (snake) - Rastov (Raputin)
Graymalk (cat)- Crazy Jill (Witch)
Bubo (rat)- The Good Doctor (Victor Frankenstein)
N…moreSnuff (dog)- Jack (the Ripper)
Quicklime (snake) - Rastov (Raputin)
Graymalk (cat)- Crazy Jill (Witch)
Bubo (rat)- The Good Doctor (Victor Frankenstein)
Needle (bat)- The Count (Dracula)
Nightwind (owl) - Morris and McCab
Cheeter (squirrel) - Druid Owen
Tekela (white raven) - Vicar Roberts

Others:
The Great Detective (Sherlock) and "Companion" (Watson)
Larry Talbot (Wolf man, has plants)

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I'm having a problem keeping track. Is there a list somewhere of the characters and their familiars?

James Madsen Sorry that no one has answered this question in the two years since you posed it! I didn't know about the book until this October. I just finished, an…moreSorry that no one has answered this question in the two years since you posed it! I didn't know about the book until this October. I just finished, and I'll be rereading it, a chapter a day, every October from now on. Try this site: https://lovecraftzine.com/magazine/is... !(less)

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Is this book out of print?

M Found my own answer- no, but the link on the page takes you to an Amazon listing that makes it look that way. Don’t use the link on this page to purch…moreFound my own answer- no, but the link on the page takes you to an Amazon listing that makes it look that way. Don’t use the link on this page to purchase, unless you want to only see used copies.(less)

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