When Phantom, the quickest ferret of the litter, pokes her head up and springs out of the tunnel, she begins her sometimes dangerous, always adventurous life on the prairie.
Offers children facts and tips to help them care for their pet ferret, with information about the breed, their behavior, habitat, nutrition and exercise needs, and care.
Reference guide to caring for the special needs of ferrets, with information on training and socializing your ferret, legal issues, introducing it to family and friends, health issues, treatments, and cures.
Nine-year-old Amanda and her new pet, a ferret she names "Peach," embark on a battle of wills as Amanda struggles to teach Peach not to bite, while Peach struggles to vanquish her new enemy, Handra the five-headed monster--also known as Amanda's hand.
Nine-year-old Amanda's popularity increases after she brings her ferret Peach to school for show-and-tell, prompting the already popular Kim to go out and get a ferret of her own, while Peach, accustomed to being a pampered princess at the pet store, tries to get used to life with the Kellers.
Follows an eleven-year-old girl through the experience of choosing and caring for two pet ferrets; includes information about their physical characteristics, behaviors, health requirements, and associated costs.