A Moose for Jessica

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A Moose for Jessica
Author Pat A. Wakefield with Larry Carrara
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.

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Some reports in the media about the event: