Adopted By An Owl (Hazel Ridge Farm Stories) [Hardcover]

Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen (Author), Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Hazel Ridge Farm Stories

This is a true story about a great horned owl named Jackson who chose his adopted human family over his natural instincts to live in the wild. Jackson was born in the wild with owl parents that cared for him and his owl siblings in a nest high in the branches of a giant tree. One day, a young boy climbed the tree and captured Jackson in a burlap bag and took him home. The boy soon realized that caring for a wild animal was a lot of work and that owls wre not intended to be pets. Gijsbert (Nick), a kind man with a special license to care for owls, was contacted and took Jackson home to his family where they cared for him until he was old enough and strong enough to be set free.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press; 1 edition (September 26, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585360708
• ISBN-13: 978-1585360703
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #358,168 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure, October 28, 2001

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C. Salow (Saline, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adopted By An Owl (Hazel Ridge Farm Stories) (Hardcover)

If you are looking for a beautiful example of love and dedication, look no more. This is a true story that will inspire readers of all ages to think about the world around them and the balance of nature that exists within that world. The illustrations are art that truly come from the heart. The text is enthralling and personal. The reader can visualize the two girls in the family who name the owl Jackson, "Faster than you could say bouncing, bobbling ponytails four times."

As a teacher of young children, I can attest to the appeal that this book will hold for all. Readers often ask what it is that compels writers to write or artists to paint. One answer to that question can be found in this book. Write and draw what you know and love.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book!, April 16, 2003

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Karla Kinstler (Houston, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Adopted By An Owl (Hazel Ridge Farm Stories) (Hardcover)

As a naturalist who works with a permanently injured Great Horned Owl, I can say that besides being stunning, the illustrations in this book capture the true facial expressions and body postures of a Great Horned Owl. The information in this book not only draws you into the story, but it is very accurate and educational. I can't recommend this book highly enough to someone looking to present enthralling, accurate information about owl biology to youngsters (or adults for that matter!)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Your library must have!, March 8, 2004

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Kristen Diehl (Cedarville, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adopted By An Owl (Hazel Ridge Farm Stories) (Hardcover)

Adopted By An Owl is a truly enduring tale. It tells of the Van Frankehuyzen family's rehabilitation of a Great Horned Owl and of the Owl, named Jackson, taking to the family as if he were the family dog! It is just amazing to read about the Jackson's interactions with the family, his healing process, and his overall protectiveness of them. Most people see these critters as frightening but you see how amazingly enough, Jackson was able to be both a free wild bird and yet an integral part of the family for many years. This is a wonderful book to share with Children as I think it helps to teach them compassion towards animals. It shows children that we can all be a part of nature by helping even the littlest creature live on. Hopefully, it teaches some that certain animals are not meant to be in captivity either .If you like this book, you must look for Saving Samantha. It is the Van Frankehuyzen's journal account of raising a baby fox pup who they found as a small kitten captured in a trap. I do not want to give too much away, but as a bookseller, this is my favorite Sleeping Bear Press children's book to date!