Spending Christmas holidays in the wilderness with his ex-con aunt Mag is not Evan's idea of a good time. What's worse is that everyone he meets-even his new friend Cedar-is making a big deal about a loon that is hanging around on the lake. Why should Evan care about a dumb bird? When he discovers that the loon will die without help, he realizes he does care, but rescuing the wild bird turns out to be whole lot harder, and more dangerous, than he expected.
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"Readers may find themselves with their hearts in their throats as time begins to run out for the loon...The cast of eccentric but lovable characters...builds the suspense...This excellent book combines great characters with a well-written, suspenseful plot that will keep readers turning pages as fast as they can read them." (Canadian Literature 20120401)
"The Canadian wilderness is portrayed here as an antidote to the city life Evan leaves behind; it is the kind of place where each person does his or her share of the work and relishes the simple joys of companionship and the beauty of the natural world. A beginning chapter book with a good story and a clear environmental agenda." (Kirkus Reviews 20100915)
"The short chapters and accessible vocabulary will make this novel a good choice for readers who have made the transition to chapter books. The writer explores themes of: relationships, environmental responsibility, loon and wolf biology, animal rights, biodiversity, renewable energy sources, sustainability and the ecology of Canada's North. Recommended." (CM Magazine 20100917)
"This exciting novel keeps the reader questioning to the finish. Information abounds about the loons, wolves, and turtles all found in the lake regions in Ontario and other parts of Canada. Though the story moves at a fast pace, the characters are sensitively developed This novel would complement Canadian studies and should promote interesting discussion on wildlife survival." (Resource Links 20101001)
"Evan learns important lessons about nature, environmentally sustainable living, and the danger of making rash judgments about people." (Library Media Connection 20110101)
"Refreshingly modern. Upjohn has created a multi-dimensional 11-year old character...[and] because he is so easy to relate to, the reader absorbs knowledge right along with Evan." (Canadian Children's Book News 20110801)
"The Canadian wilderness is portrayed here as an antidote to the city life Evan leaves behind; it is the kind of place where each person does his or her share of the work and relishes the simple joys of companionship and the beauty of the natural world. A beginning chapter book with a good story and a clear environmental agenda." (Kirkus Reviews 20100915)
"The short chapters and accessible vocabulary will make this novel a good choice for readers who have made the transition to chapter books. The writer explores themes of: relationships, environmental responsibility, loon and wolf biology, animal rights, biodiversity, renewable energy sources, sustainability and the ecology of Canada's North. Recommended." (CM Magazine 20100917)
"This exciting novel keeps the reader questioning to the finish. Information abounds about the loons, wolves, and turtles all found in the lake regions in Ontario and other parts of Canada. Though the story moves at a fast pace, the characters are sensitively developed This novel would complement Canadian studies and should promote interesting discussion on wildlife survival." (Resource Links 20101001)
"Evan learns important lessons about nature, environmentally sustainable living, and the danger of making rash judgments about people." (Library Media Connection 20110101)
"Refreshingly modern. Upjohn has created a multi-dimensional 11-year old character...[and] because he is so easy to relate to, the reader absorbs knowledge right along with Evan." (Canadian Children's Book News 20110801)
From the Back Cover
The ice near where I was walking groaned. I froze to the spot and looked down. Crack. My foot went through. I jumped back. Water splashed up from a foot-sized hole where I'd been standing. I backed away. Another piece of ice disappeared. Black water grabbed at my feet. I kept stepping backward. Each time, the ice held just long enough for me to take another step, and then it sank. I looked over my shoulder at the shore in panic Crack. What was I going to do? Spending Christmas holidays in the wilderness with his ex-con Aunt Mag is not Evan's idea of a good time. What's worse is that everyone he meets-even his new friend Cedar-is making a big deal about a loon that is hanging around on the lake. Why should Evan care about a dumb bird? When he discovers that the loon will die without help, he realizes he does care, but rescuing the wild bird turns out to be a whole lot harder, and more dangerous, than he expected.
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Wonderful wildlife rescue!
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By JoMarshall
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Any young reader will enjoy this story of a young boy growing up a little while stranded for two weeks at his quirky aunt's house in a Canadian forest. Evan learns to care about a stranded loon, and through this also learns to appreciate the natural world, build trust, and develop friendships. There are wonderful moments such as listening to wolves at night, and important themes of endangered wildlife and climate change are well-placed throughout. When Evan is forced to attempt a dangerous rescue to save the last loon's life, the story gets pretty scary! Definately will recommend this to my own young reader's teachers and classmates, and hope for more wonderful stories set in Canada from this author soon.
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