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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 4
Description
When Rebecca helps her injured neighbor, Mr. Rossi, by caring for his pigeons, she discovers a strange black pigeon with an eerie message warning Mr. Rossi of danger, and consults a fortune teller to learn if she is in danger, as well.
2) Rome antics
Author
Pub. Date
[1997]
Description
A pigeon carrying an important message takes the reader on a unique tour which includes both ancient and modern parts of the city of Rome.
Author
Series
Janette Oke's animal friends volume 10
Pub. Date
c1987
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 4
Description
When their caretaker is hospitalized, Blue Boy and the other homing pigeons receive food, water, and excellent care from two young boys who love pets.
5) Pigeon hero!
Author
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Based on the true story of a carrier pigeon named GI Joe, who braved enemy fire and other hazards to deliver a crucial message that prevented the bombing of an Italian town during World War II.
6) Clever Ali
Author
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When seven-year-old Ali's greedy pet steals cherries from the wicked Sultan for whom his father keeps carrier pigeons, Ali is given three days to find 600 new cherries or his father will be thrown into the deep, dark oubliette. Includes facts about carrier pigeons and the sultan on whom this story is based, as well as an excerpt from "In Praise of Books" by al-Jahiz.