Back in the days of long skirts and afternoon teas, young Joan Procter entertained the most unusual party guests: slithery and scaly ones, who turned over teacups and crawled past the crumpets…. While other girls played with dolls, Joan preferred the company of reptiles. She carried her favorite lizard with her everywhere–she even brought a crocodile to school!
- ISBN: 9780399557255
- Published: 2018 , Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Themes: Reptiles and amphibians, Scientists, Women, zoology
- Descriptors: Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, England (UK), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)
- No. of pages: 40