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Alice wasn't happy about her mother getting a job. She was determined to make things as difficult as possible for Mrs Lilly, who came to take care of her after school. That is, until she meets Mrs Lilly's pet.

Looking after a monkey is hard work. Think of another unusual pet, such as a tarantula or a snake. Make a PMI (Plus, Minus, Interesting) chart about the animal. Then write a paragraph explaining why you would or wouldn't like to own the animal as a pet.