A very special young adult nature novel about the life and adventures in survival of a North Carolina king snake, from the time of his hatching until he becomes adult. The story shows the way he lives, how he catches and eats his prey (including other snakes, even poisonous ones), his value in the balance of nature and the fascinating events of his life, shedding new light and understanding about the lives of snakes, which, despite their value to man, are so often misunderstood and deliberately killed just because of what they are or what they are perceived to be.
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"This recommended book provides young readers a penetrating look into the world of nature from a fascinating perspective." -- American Library Association Journal
About the Author
Allan W. Eckert, seven-time Pulitzer Prize nominee, has written 39 books, including his award-winning Incident at Hawks Hill and The Frontiersmen, plus numerous other historical narratives, novels and non-fiction works, as well as books for young adults and children.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting if you like snakes,
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This review is from: King Snake (Paperback)
In this book, you follow a king snake as it hatches, goes on its first hunt, and winds up in life threatening situations. The simple vocabulary and short length of the book makes it more ideal for kids. It's also very specific on the species of prey the king snake feeds on, so you might wind up learning about frogs or whatever as well. It is very interesting and informative, but may seem boring to those who want a more action-packed story.
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GREAT BOOK ! ....,
This review is from: King Snake (Hardcover)
I love this book its an interesting blend of natural history and great storytelling. Its for young adults but people of all ages will enjoy this book.
4.0 out of 5 stars
An educational book,
By DG (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This book was for my daughter who loves snakes. It was pretty advanced for her, but she was very interested and she learned a lot reading it.
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