{"product_id":"a-prickly-problem-calpurnia-tate-girl-vet-paperback","title":"A Prickly Problem: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJacqueline Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJennifer L. Meyer\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this fourth book in the illustrated Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet chapter book series, a young Callie Vee tackles a conundrum involving the rambunctious family dog and some very prickly quills\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the Tate family dog, Ajax, has a run-in with a porcupine, things get prickly--and dangerous--quickly. It'll take Callie's quick thinking and doctoring, along with a little help from Dr. Pritzker, to make things right. Will Ajax learn to leave other critters alone? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom Jacqueline Kelly, the author of the acclaimed books, \u003ci\u003eThe Evolution of Calpurnia Tate \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Curious World of Calpurnia Tate\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a series for younger readers, featuring a smart and spunky heroine and the lushly imagined world of turn-of-the-century Texas. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- GODWIN BOOKS - \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead the whole series\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSkunked \u003cbr\u003eCounting Sheep\u003cbr\u003eWho Gives a Hoot?\u003cbr\u003eA Prickly Problem \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnimal husbandry done right for the young reader set. --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eCounting Sheep\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Expect a fresh crop of Calpurnia readers to simply enjoy this on its own considerable merits.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eSkunked \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This is a great progression from the Lois Lowry books and Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little House' books.\" --\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eSkunked \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis engaging introductory chapter book contains the added benefit of introducing readers to science and nature terminology as well as a bit of Texas history. . . . Entertaining, humorous, and informative. --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003ci\u003eSkunked \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacqueline Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Curious World of Calpurnia Tate\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eReturn to the Willows, \u003c\/i\u003e and Newbery Honor winner \u003ci\u003eThe Evolution of Calpurnia Tate\u003c\/i\u003e. Born in New Zealand, she now lives with her husband and too many cats and dogs in Austin, Texas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer L. Meyer\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning artist whose work has been featured multiple times in the Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art annual, \u003ci\u003eSpectrum\u003c\/i\u003e. Born into a fantasy-loving military family, she grew up a big fan of comics, reading, and drawing animals (especially bunnies). Jennifer's art has appeared in comic books, children's books, graphic novels, and other media. She is the illustrator of the Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet series by Jacqueline Kelly. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeagan White \u003c\/b\u003eis a freelance illustrator who specializes in intricate drawings of flora and fauna. Originally from Chicago, Teagan now lives and works in Minnesota, where she received a BFA in illustration from the Minneapolis College of Art \u0026amp; Design in 2012. 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