Strong Feather - Couverture souple

Hopper, Richard Inglis

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1600344623 ISBN 13 : 9781600344626

Editeur : Xulon Press, 2006

Synopsis

Strong Feather is set outside the edge of town-where development meets the desert--and intrudes upon its inhabitants. Enter the world of the quail-the covey people.You will never again hear the "err, err, err" call of a quail, without being drawn back to this endearing story.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

“Every Third Grade teacher must share this book with her last class of the day.” --Paul Harvey, from "Paul Harvey News" What happens when the progress of human kind encroaches on the habitat of the native desert wildlife? What would that look like through the eyes of the quail? Strong Feather is set outside the edge of town—where development meets the desert--and intrudes upon its inhabitants. Enter the world of the quail—the covey people. It’s a story of: · Family, heritage, and important traditions · Facing unexpected changes and challenges in life · Coming of age, and moving from childhood games to taking on big responsibilities · Memorable characters in the covey community like Little-Q, Papa, Mama, Grandpa-Q, Quinata, and many more. · The dangers of tall poison flowers, and the monsters that threaten · The importance of the Work, the Memory Stick, and the Day Star · Friends who look out for one another · The heroics that will be needed for the survival of the covey people. It’s a story for all ages—that you’ll enjoy reading—and reading to your kids or grandkids You will never again hear the “err, err, err” call of a quail, without being drawn back to this endearing story.

Biographie de l'auteur

Richard I. Hopper--Lived in Scottsdale, Arizona and was involved in writing most of his life. His experiences included reporting for a news wire service, and a newspaper; writing for an advertising agency; and overseeing corporate public relations for the largest bank in Arizona. For many years, while walking near his home, he observed up close the ongoing encroachment of people into the nearby desert land, and watched the impact of development on the wildlife--especially the quail.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Xulon Press
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1600344623
• ISBN 13: 9781600344626
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 180
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible