A Moose for Jessica
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A Moose for Jessica | |
Author | Pat A. Wakefield with Larry Carrara |
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Cover artist | Larry Carrara |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Subject(s) | Animals |
Genre(s) | Non-fiction, Children's literature |
Publisher | E. P. Dutton (New York) |
Publication date | 1987 |
Media type | Print (Hardback) |
ISBN | ISBN 0-525-44342-8 |
A Moose for Jessica is a non-fiction book about a moose named Josh who spent some time in Shrewsbury, Vermont. An interesting aspect of the story is Josh's relationship with Jessica, a bovine cow. Josh apparently was attracted to Jessica and stayed in the vicinity for 76 days. The visit of the moose attracted thousands of people and inspired international media attention.
[edit] External links
- Brenda Potter Reynolds. Book Review - A Moose For Jessica in BellaOnline.
- Mooseworld: Photographing Moose in Winter contains a photo of Josh and notes
Some reports in the media about the event: