Snakes Don’t Miss Their Mothers is a delightful tale centered on the Critters Animal Shelter. Located in the Hamptons and set just before Christmas Eve, Critters Animal Shelter is home to dogs, cats, and even a king snake named Marshall!
The story begins with the adoption of Placido, a one eyed Siamese cat. From the moment Placido is adopted, there are bets on how long it will be before he will return to the shelter. You see, this was not Placido’s first placement. In fact, there were many before this nice new family, according to Irving, a 12-year old German Short-haired Pointer, a lifetime shelter resident who just loves watching the adoption interviews.
Placido moves to live with a child performer and her widowed father on a houseboat. Surprisingly enough, he fits in nicely. However, he leaves behind many friends who we are able to get to know. We meet Goldie (Rex), a yellow Lab who is separated from his family, but eventually finds his way home, Marshall a King Snake who has never had the pleasure of meeting his mother, and Catherine an old, retired Greyhound. Finally, we have Irving the loyal Critters shelter pet.
This holiday is full of surprises and involves the entire gang and even some humans too. There will be some betting, some adventure, and a whole lot of fun. If your child is an animal lover they will simply love this book that is centered on the animals first and last on the humans, who make nice side characters.
M.E. Kerr has a way of writing the perfect older children’s book. Offering humor, drama, and a caring nature, Snakes Don’t Miss Their Mothers has something for all animal loving kids. There is just the right amount of description, easy to understand, vivid passages, and a writing style that is sure to please.
Snakes Don’t Miss Their Mothers is listed as being appropriate for eight to twelve year old children. We had our 12 year old son read it and he loved it. He read it in one day and got plenty of laughs from the scenarios presented in the book. For alone reading we definitely agree with the age assessment. However, if you wanted to read this to a child it would be easily understood by younger ages, as well.
Bottom Line: If you like animals and want the experience of having plenty of animals with you, even if they are on paper instead of in your home, then Snakes Don’t Miss Their Mothers is a perfect pick for your family. Kid’s will love it and it will save you the trouble of having all of those animals at home!
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