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In this charming and humorous early chapter book, Francine Poulet, a brave chicken who serves as Deckawoo Drive's animal-control officer, finds her confidence shaken when a perplexing case arises: a screaming 'ghost' raccoon. As Francine grapples with self-doubt, she must use her wits and courage to solve the mystery and prove to herself that she is indeed cut out for the job. This story is perfect for children aged 6-9, offering a delightful blend of mystery, humor, and a powerful message about perseverance and believing in oneself.
Deckawoo Drive's intrepid animal-control officer Francine begins to think she's not cut out to do her job when she has to track down an elusive screaming raccoon.
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Have you ever felt like Francine, doubting if you were good enough for something? What did you do?
2
What do you think makes Francine a good animal-control officer, even when she feels scared?
3
If you were Francine, how would you try to catch the screaming raccoon?
4
What do you think the 'ghost' raccoon really was? Why do you think it was screaming?
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