We Can’t All Be Rattlesnakes
We Can’t All Be Rattlesnakes by Patrick Jennings is a juvenile fiction book published by HarperCollins on January 6, 2009. This 128-page work is presented in English and follows the story of a gopher snake who finds herself trapped in a terrarium by a human child named Gunnar. The narrative unfolds as the snake, mistakenly believed to be a rattlesnake, navigates her captivity and plots her escape.
In this clever tale, readers will encounter the unique perspective of a snake who challenges her captor’s assumptions. The story explores themes related to animals and reptiles, showcasing the dynamics between the snake and the boy. As Crusher, the snake, devises her plan for freedom, the narrative highlights her intelligence and resourcefulness, offering an engaging look at life from a reptilian viewpoint.
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I am a snake.
No, not a rattlesnake. I just look like one. I’m a gopher snake.
One day an oily, filthy, fleshy human child crossed my path. As luck would have it, he knew the difference between a gopher snake and a rattlesnake. He has imprisoned me in a terrarium. His name is Gunnar. He calls me Crusher. He thinks I’m male. I’m not.
He dropped in a dead mouse and hoped I’d eat it. I buried it. He then dropped in a live one, which he called “Breakfast.” I didn’t lay a coil on it.
Gunnar thinks I’ll be his adoring pet. He’s wrong.
In fact, I am planning my escape. I may take Breakfast with me.
Crusher will charm readers in this entertaining, clever novel about a snake in captivity and how she turns the tables on her human captor.
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