This realistic chapter book is engaging to boys and girls. Mandy and James spend spring break taking care of a Dalmation they found having puppies and they watch an osprey nest they find and prepare to write about their experiences helping keep the bird eggs away from predators -- man and animal -- for their school project. Their week is full of adventures!

Great book for elementary age readers (grades 3-4) to explore real life situations about making decisions and standing up for what you believe in (protecting animals). ( )