Murray, Lily

The Ballad of Cactus Joe

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ISBN 13:: 9780192785688
author:: Murray, Lily
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Oxford University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 32
Dimensions:: 27 x 23 x 0.3 centimetres (0.16
Genre:: Children's, Fiction, General,
Condition:: New
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The Ballad of Cactus Joe by Lily Murray is a story about a prickly resident of the desert who finds himself in an unexpected predicament. A woodpecker offers him a deal: eat his pests and provide a home, but soon more birds arrive, disrupting Cactus Joe's peaceful life.

As the situation escalates, Cactus Joe must decide whether he wants to be left alone or find a way to coexist with his new feathered friends. This charming tale explores themes of solitude, community, and the complexities of relationships in the wild.

This 32-page paperback edition is well suited to readers looking for a lighthearted and engaging story about the natural world.

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