Shade, a Story of a Very Smart Raven
What a lovely story--really unusual and a great opportunity to share with children the unique abilities of our feathered friends. --Paula Blankenship, author of Lulu's Lost Shoes and Lulu's Wild Party from Treasure Bay's We Both Read seriesFor anyone who admires ravens and their intellect, this is a interesting read to share with young children, since the story is based on the real-life training of a raven in Tucson equipped with a GPS tracker. When Shade notices a man wandering alone in the desert, he suspects something is amiss and returns to alert his owner/trainer. Unfortunately, the pen and ink drawings are less captivating and colorful than those typically found in picture books. --Deb Bock, Southwest Books of the Year 2010, Pima County Public Library, Tucson, AZ