Ginger (Aussie Bites) by Christobel Mattingley, illustrated by Margaret Power. Puffin, 1997.
This book shows a family's reaction to the death, by dog attack, of two of the family's pet rabbits, most notably Hugo's favourite rabbit Ginger. A touching story which runs the gamut of emotions. The book is very realistic, especially Hugo's comparison of strawberry jam with the congealing blood on Ginger's body. The book ends on a happy note, with the remaining rabbit giving birth to three babies, including a ginger one.
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