CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2006
"Although an author's note more fully describing current thinking on the way migratory birds "map" their routes would be welcome, this nevertheless stands as an engaging look at a process with which most kids are probably unfamiliar. (Picture book/nonfiction. 5-8)"
A very dim sandhill crane earns his name as he migrates from Texas to Siberia and back again.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2004
"A remarkable intergenerational tale with the beautiful landscape of the Grand Teton Mountains as a backdrop. (Fiction. 9-13)"
George delivers another inspiring story in which nature plays a profound role in the life of a child.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2003
"Despite the danger, and Axel's keenly felt pleasure at being immersed in the natural world, this is unlikely to draw young readers away from their armchairs. (Picture book. 6-8)"
A rafting expedition down the Middle Fork of Idaho's Salmon River turns suddenly deadly for the outdoorsy lad introduced in Cliff Hanger (2002).
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2002
"The best use of this volume may be as a "prequel" to the related novels, as a means of introducing children to Sam Gribley's intriguing world. (Picture book. 5-10)"
With this story for younger children, prolific Newbery Medalist George (Cliff Hanger, p. 732, etc.) continues the wilderness saga of young Sam Gribley and his peregrine falcon friend, Frightful, the beloved main characters of the My Side of the Mountain trilogy.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2002
"Despite its lightweight treatment of what could have been a compelling story, dog-lovers, weather-watchers, and budding adventurers may appreciate this additional purchase. (Picture book. 4-8)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 30, 2001
"Rand's pictures combine glorious color with lively characterization of both the boy and the puppy-like wolfling. (Picture book. 5-9)"
Amaroq, the boy, is named for a great wolf leader; the wolf pup, Nutik, is like his brother, characters drawn from Julie's Wolf Pack (1997) and first introduced for younger readers in Nutik, the Wolf Pup (2001).
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