Wild Wings by Gill Lewis
The majestic Osprey is an endangered bird that hasn't been seen in Scotland for years, so when Iona McNair locates an Osprey nest, she's desperate to keep the bird safe from poachers. She shares her secret with her classmate Callum, and the two become friends as they work to save the Osprey they've named Isis. They're able to get the bird tagged by a preservationist, but after Isis flies to Africa for the winter, her signal becomes stagnant, then lost. Spurred by a promise to Iona, who has fallen ill, Callum is determined to track and save Isis, and a leap of faith and the magic of e-mail connects him with a girl in Gambia who can help him make good--in more ways than one.Set against the dramatic landscapes of Scotland and West Africa, this is a timeless tale of hope and friendship--a heartwarming novel infused with the beauty of nature.
Gill Lewis spent her childhood running a little zoo and a veterinary hospital for creepy-crawlies, mice, and birds in her garden. She went on to become a real veterinarian and a children's author when she grew up. She writes from a tree house in the company of squirrels in Somerset, UK. She's the creator of the Puppy Academy series of books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781442414457 |
| ISBN 10 | 1442414456 |
| Title | Wild Wings |
| Author | Gill Lewis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| Year published | 2011-05-24 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Prizes | Winner of Black-Eyed Susan Award (Grades 4-6) 2012, Short-listed for California Young Reader Medal (Intermediate) 2015, Short-listed for Great Stone Face Book Award 2012 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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