- entertaining read-aloud for the whole family
- 2 pet owls create many exciting times for a Canadian family
- language: heck x1, By Gang! x1, darn x1, gee x1
- possible convo topics (each minor elements): being mean to animals, an Indian mentioned to have hung himself, disrespecting elders
Type: chapter book
Ages: 7-11
Author: Farley Mowat
Illustrator: Robert Frankenberg
Our children hooted (heh) at this book. It was written well enough that they could picture exactly what was going on in their minds as I read it aloud.
And can you believe it? It’s even based on the author’s memories. What a unique childhood!