BUBO, THE GREAT HORNED OWL

by John & Jean George ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A

The familiar careful observation of the nature world that has marked all the Georges' books (see Vulpes, The Red Fox, Meph, The Pet Skunk and others) characterizes their close and vivid life stury of a great horned owl. Moving now here, now there, in the animal world of immediate reactions, the authors kepp pace with the out-of-doors where life is a matter of urgency and survival of the fittest. Bubo finds a mate, Black Talon, but their first attempts to raise a brood are thwarted by the weather and the hunger of other animals. Black Talon is heroic when she is trapped and forced to fly with the encumbrance of the trap on her leg. She is killed by a skunk and Bubo trains their two owlets alone. A strong portrayal of nature in its wickedness and beauty, illustrated with fine portraits and panoramas in water color by Jean George.

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Publisher: Dutton

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 1954

Categories: FICTION