| Title | : | Project Animal Rescue |
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| ISBN | : | 1338329413 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781338329414 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 |
| Publication | : | First published April 7, 2020 |
Meet Hope Roberts. She's eleven years old, and she wants to be an astrophysicist. She loves swimming, Galaxy Girl comic books, and her two rescue dogs. Hope believes it's always a good day to champion a cause, defend an underdog, and save the future. And most of all, she believes in dreaming big. But though Hope seems super strong on the outside, there's another side of her, too. She's just a regular girl trying to survive middle school.
In the second book in Alyssa Milano's funny and relatable middle-grade series, Hope decides to do whatever it takes to stop the local animal shelter from closing down. It's where she found her two furry best friends -- it has to stay open so the other animals there can find their fur-ever homes, too! But can Hope get the support she needs in time to keep the shelter doors open?
Hope's relatability, kindness, empathy, and can-do attitude will inspire a generation of do-gooders. This new series is a response to the very palpable feeling that not only can young people save the world -- they will!
Project Animal Rescue Reviews
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I read
Project Middle School a few months ago and it was a brand new book at the time. I was surprised to see a new edition in Hope's story out so soon, but when I saw this on Hoopla, I immediately snatched it so I could listen in on Hope's new adventures.
Project Animal Rescue picks up right where Project Middle School left off. Hope is trying to save one of the local animal rescues that is going to be shuttered in the next few weeks. Hope immediately jumps into action, sponsoring a doggie daycare and other events to raise money for the rescue shelter. In true Hope fashion, she visits the shelter and immediately becomes good friends with the director of the shelter, a young woman who has dreams as big as Hope. When Hope gets news that the shelter will be closing earlier than expected, will she be able to save the shelter in time?
I ended up binge listening to this book in one sitting. What can I say? The chapters are short and the plot moves along at a pace that is hard to pull yourself out of. That being said, Hope is so unlike any other middle schooler I've ever met. She is well-spoken, driven (borderline obsessive at times, which is problematic), and is willing to stop at nothing to get her way. Maybe I'm not interacting with the right middle schoolers, but I can't think of a single middle schooler that would behave in the way Hope does. Perhaps that's the point though - to get middle schoolers to take action in their communities for things they believe in.
Was this book enjoyable? Yes
Would I put it in my classroom library? Probably
Would I recommend it? Ehhh
Will I read the next installment in Hope's adventures,
Project Class President that comes out this fall? I'm going to put my money on yes
This book is perfect for upper elementary and early middle school readers. -
Alyssa Milano’s Hope #2: Project Animal Rescue is a beautiful story with fun illustrations and well-crafted characters. Meet Hope Roberts, a brilliant and ambitious young scientist. When she learns that her local shelter, where she adopted her two adorable dogs, is in danger of shutting down, she will do anything to prevent it from happening. But will she be able to save the shelter in time? This is book two in Alyssa Milano and Debbie Rigaud’s Hope series, with illustrator Eric Keyes, who worked on The Simpsons. This book is geared toward ages 8-12, but it is a fun and inspiring read for all ages. In this lighthearted journey, you will find yourself invested in what will happen to the shelter and all of Hope’s hopes along with it. Hope: Project Animal Rescue is all about working hard and helping your friends.
Sabina E., age 11, Greater Los Angeles Mensa -
I didn't read the first book in this series, but I wanted to read this one because of the topic. I thought this was a cute, simple book that had a great message about advocating for rescue dogs. Many kids don't know much about where dogs come from, so it always warms my heart to see kids feeling passionate about animal shelters and rescues. I felt like the characters and descriptions throughout the book could've been more interesting, but overall, this is a great book for teaching kids about helping animals in need.
