Cheetah is the small spotted frog Amelia brings home in a macaroni container. Amelia longs to keep Cheetah forever, but over the course of a week, she comes to understand that his place is back in the wild. Cheetah is based on a true story, and all the characters are real.
"A quirky and entertaining choice for children with an interest in animals, and excellent for all collections."
– Resource Links
"Introduces children to the familiar moral dilemma of taking a wild animal out of nature to keep it as a pet. Recommended."
– CM Magazine
Resource Links, The Year's Best Books | 2007 | Commended
CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection | 2008 | Commended
