Synopses & Reviews
This is a reverent environmental story of a wood thrushand#8217;s first year and his arduous first migration--across thousands of miles--from his nesting ground in the Belt Woods in Maryland to his winter home in Costa Rica, and back again. During his journey Flute encounters many perils, including natural predators and devastating habitat loss. and#8220;Cherry has a gift for sharing her knowledge through engaging fictional stories.and#8221;--
BooklistSynopsis
This is a reverent environmental story of a wood thrush's first year and his arduous first migration--across thousands of miles--from his nesting ground in the Belt Woods in Maryland to his winter home in Costa Rica, and back again. During his journey Flute encounters many perils, including natural predators and devastating habitat loss. Cherry has a gift for sharing her knowledge through engaging fictional stories.--Booklist
About the Author
LYNNE CHERRY has devoted her life to sharing her concern about environmental issues with others. Her important children's books also include The Armadillo from Amarillo and two tales from the Amazon rain forest: The Great Kapok Tree and The Shaman's Apprentice. She lives in Washington, D.C.