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Llama on the Lam

By Jane Briggs-Bunting, Illustrated by Jon Buechel

Llama on the Lam is the tale of a runaway llama that becomes the focus of a chase by the authorities assisted by five bright neighborhood youngsters. The chase and capture of the llama tightens the bond between three friends, one with Muscular Dystrophy. The captured llama is taken in by Horses' Haven, a Michigan animal rescue group.

One of the threesome, a boy named Alex, moves away leaving his friends behind. At about the same time, the owner of Whoop for Joy, a retired racehorse, decides to adopt the rescued llama as a buddy for the aging equine. But the llama, ever a clever escape artist, once again manages to go on the lam precipitating an unexpected meeting between Alex and Beth, a neighbor girl who takes care of Whoop and the newly adopted llama.

What follows is a summer and fall filled with escapes and chases as Alex, Beth and occasionally Whoop, try to round-up the rascally critter. In the process Alex and Beth become close friends. But when Alex's friend with Muscular Dystrophy suffers a serious illness, a skeptical Alex must discover if the legends about llamas and wishes are true.

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Critter Comments about Llama on the Lam:

“I thought it was silly to do a whole book on that llama with me in just a supporting role. Another story about ME would be a lot more interesting.
I used to give Sandy rides!”--Whoop for Joy

“That Awoll’s self-centered enough as it is. She should have done another dog story. Dogs rule, llamas just spit!”
--Laddie of the Light

 “All I can say is I’m having a hissy fit! The next book was supposed to be about me.
As for another dog story...unthinkable.” --Tyler the Condo Cat

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Books can be autographed and personalized by the author. Single copies cost $22.00 plus $5.00 for shipping and handling.

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