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Menagerie, a Child's Fable Summary & Study Guide Description
Menagerie, a Child's Fable Summary & Study Guide includes comprehensive information and analysis to help you understand the book. This study guide contains the following sections:
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Menagerie, a Child's Fable Plot Summary
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Berkeley, a German shepherd, works as the watchdog at Tilford's Pet Shoppe, owned by Mr. Tilford. Berkeley is proud of his work, and is considered one of the best watchdogs in Seattle. Although Mr. Tilford is unkind to the animals and never shows any affection or appreciation for Berkeley, the dog remains faithful to his master. One day Mr. Tilford does not show up at the pet shop. Monkey tells Berkeley that Mr. Tilford has obviously died of a heart attack and is never going to return, but Berkeley has faith that the owner will eventually come back.
After several days go by, all of the animals begin clamoring in their cages, demanding that they will starve to death if no one feeds them. Monkey convinces Berkeley to let all of the animals out of their cages so they can get to the food. Berkeley reluctantly frees Monkey and...
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