{"id":50,"date":"2013-03-09T23:59:00","date_gmt":"2013-03-09T23:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/09\/animals-at-large\/"},"modified":"2025-09-28T16:37:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T16:37:38","slug":"animals-at-large","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/blog\/animals-at-large\/","title":{"rendered":"Animals at Large"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"50\" class=\"elementor elementor-50\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6cdb3e40 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6cdb3e40\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6a03e358\" data-id=\"6a03e358\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18cef7e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18cef7e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn high school, my friend Nancy raised livestock to sell at the local fair to earn money for her college fund. Among  other animals, Nance had a series of pigs she became very fond of for their intelligence and character. The memory  of one particular black pig has stayed with me for his improbable and amusing name, &#8216;Chicken George&#8217;.<br \/><br \/>In Nancy&#8217;s household, the college-fund animals were the only ones that earned their keep financially; still,  others exhibited entertaining quirks and personalities for which they&#8217;re remembered fondly decades later, such as  the unlikely and endearing friendship that arose between a gangly Irish setter called Shaun, and a mallard duck  named Lashes. <br \/><br \/>Each evening, when it was time to put Lashes in for the night, Nancy had only to tell Shaun, &#8220;Go get Lashes!&#8221; and  he would locate the duck,  place a gentle paw on her back, and keep her in place for Nancy to collect. Lashes never  appeared frightened of the large and lanky dog; in fact, the two would curl up together to sleep, and Lashes regularly  spent time grooming and removing fleas from Shaun&#8217;s coat.  <br \/><br \/>Such are the personalities and quirks we observe in animals &#8211; qualities that make them ideal characters for books!  <br \/><br \/><h3>Series featuring animals as main characters<\/h3><br \/>The realm of fantasy offers stories that completely blur the line  between humans and animals; animals become the  main protagonists: heroes, villains, and everything in between. The  varied qualities of different species, such as  intelligence, cunning, loyalty, fierceness, gentleness and compassion,  make them engaging choices for writers and  readers. We become so absorbed in their characters and adventures, that  the line between human and animal disappears completely.   Here are some links to series in which animals are the main characters:<br \/><br \/><div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KbIZjmzJPps\/UTvR646fMDI\/AAAAAAAAAHs\/sNpfGBe-S-Y\/s1600\/kids-series-books-children-s-stories-featuring-animals-as-companions-porcupine-image.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 3em;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Children's Series Books Featuring Animals Porcupine Image\" border=\"0\" height=\"228\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KbIZjmzJPps\/UTvR646fMDI\/AAAAAAAAAHs\/sNpfGBe-S-Y\/s320\/kids-series-books-children-s-stories-featuring-animals-as-companions-porcupine-image.jpg\" title=\"Children's Series Books Featuring Animals Porcupine Image\" width=\"280\" \/><\/a><\/div><ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=101\">Boris<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=44\">Mr Badger<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=196\">Freddy the Pig<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=171\">Nanny Piggins<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=18\">Octavius O&#8217;Malley<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=45\">Old Tom<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=91\">Warriors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=126\">Winnie the Pooh<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/><h3>&nbsp;<\/h3><h3>&nbsp;<\/h3><h3>&nbsp;<\/h3><h3>Series featuring animals as companions<\/h3><br \/>The wordless companionship of animals makes them prime friends to take on adventures. Their protection, friendship, and comfort  often make all the difference during a lonely and possibly dangerous adventure. A challenging journey or a mission of mystery  seems so much more possible with a faithful pet, and they&#8217;re often able to provide humour when it&#8217;s needed most. Here are some links to series in which animals make loyal companions:  <br \/><br \/><ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=190\">Chronicles of Ancient Darkness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=140\">Clementine Rose<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=10\">Aussie Angels<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=48\">Famous Five<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=75\">Adventure Series<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/><h3>Series featuring animals that can communicate<\/h3><br \/>Animals can be so expressive sometimes their communication doesn&#8217;t feel wordless. But what if they <i>could<\/i> talk?   What if they could tell you what they&#8217;re thinking? Warn you of danger? Stories in which an animal is able to communicate  in some way, allow us to experience the world from a different perspective. Here are some links to series in which animals can communicate: <br \/><br \/><div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0HoaY9MWR_0\/UTvRsRRbYQI\/AAAAAAAAAHk\/a_vE1Qw8i6Y\/s1600\/children-s-reading-animal-stories-books-in-series-monkey-image.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 3em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Monkey Photo for Great Animal Series Books Recommendations\" border=\"0\" height=\"290\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0HoaY9MWR_0\/UTvRsRRbYQI\/AAAAAAAAAHk\/a_vE1Qw8i6Y\/s320\/children-s-reading-animal-stories-books-in-series-monkey-image.jpg\" title=\"Monkey Photo for Great Animal Series Books Recommendations\" width=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/div><ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=102\">Chronicles of Prydain<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=118\">Chronicles of Narnia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=22\">Immortals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=5\">Chaos Walking<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=164\">Animal Rescue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/><h3>&nbsp;<\/h3><h3>&nbsp;<\/h3><h3>&nbsp;<\/h3><h3>&nbsp;<\/h3><h3>Series featuring animal stories that make the heart race<\/h3><br \/>Animals are not always friendly companions. Sometimes they frighten and threaten; sometimes they must battle fiercely  to protect themselves and those they care about; sometimes they simply battle their own fears in the face of grave challenges.  Here are some links to animal series that cause the heart to race: <br \/><br \/><ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=105\">Extreme Adventures<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=39\">Redwall<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=70\">Welkin Weasels<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=8\">Underland Chronicles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/>Author <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=authordetail&amp;id=66\">Erin Hunter<\/a>  has also captured this excitement in two series  (which are further divided into sub-series), called <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=88\">Seekers<\/a>  and  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=91\">Warriors<\/a>. <br \/><br \/><h3>Series featuring animals that need care or rescue<\/h3><br \/><div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q1Si6GBvs4c\/UTvTD_dUKeI\/AAAAAAAAAH0\/1ONPt4gOfKQ\/s1600\/series-books-for-children-horse-books-image.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 3em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Series Books for Children Animal Rescue and Horses Stallion Image\" border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q1Si6GBvs4c\/UTvTD_dUKeI\/AAAAAAAAAH0\/1ONPt4gOfKQ\/s320\/series-books-for-children-horse-books-image.jpg\" title=\"Series Books for Children Animal Rescue and Horses Stallion Image\" width=\"220\" \/><\/a><\/div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xXueinBp1zY\/UTvPZDGXtEI\/AAAAAAAAAHU\/WKW9HctZT3Y\/s1600\/shutterstock_2634792-300.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 3em;\"><\/a>In other stories, roles are reversed and it is humans  who are the loyal companions and fierce protectors. After  seeing the vulnerability and helplessness of animals that have been hurt or mistreated, compassionate and heroic  children are propelled on missions to rescue and care for animals in need. Here are some links to series in which animals need care or rescue: <br \/><br \/><ul><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=163\">Animal S.O.S.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=106\">Mission Fox<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=36\">My Father&#8217;s Dragon<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=159\">RSPCA Animal Tales<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cerealreaders.com\/index.php?content=seriesdetail&amp;id=53\">The Legend of Little Fur<\/a><\/li><\/ul><br \/>Make no mistake: the range of animal series books is as varied as the animal kingdom itself, and, while pigs are by no means  the only species singled out as worthy protagonists, it&#8217;s interesting to note that they <i>do<\/i> feature prominently.  But then that&#8217;s hardly a surprise, is it Nancy?  <br \/><br \/><b>Marielle<\/b> [January 24, 2013]\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In high school, my friend Nancy raised livestock to sell at the local fair to earn money for her college fund. 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