Wild Magic/Wolf Speaker/Emperor Mage by Tamora Pierce, but for 2nd grade reading level. Same type of close relationship with animals, bonus if they can talk to said animal, double bonus for a girl main character. My daughter seems to be budding into an avid reader, loves animals, and dreams of being a vet. She has stories and questions involving animals fighting by her side and having otherwise wild animals in the house. Im hoping a good book can get her to really sink her teeth into reading.
by ceckcraft