Central Kansas Library System

Twelve-year-old Suzy Bowles dreams of life outside the small town of Burr Oak Michigan, but when she stumbles on the opportunity to learn ostrich-riding with the infamous Madame Marantette her obligations to her family on the farm threaten to derail her dreams of a bigger life. Includes photographs and information on Madame Marantette.

With the unknowing help of his pet geese, eight-year-old Jack Daw decides to raise an ostrich on his father's farm.

Zella the zebra helps Zack the ostrich when he is young and helpless and when he grows up Zack returns the favor by saving Zella's young offspring from a lion.

Opal the ostrich pushes past her anxiety to take on a big responsibility at her family's annual party.