Legend Keepers
The Chosen One
Published on 24. August 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
200 pages
978-1-7354145-5-3 (ISBN)
Description
Legend Keepers: The Chosen One has won the Silver/2nd place award in the 2022 Feathered Quill Book Awards Program for both the Young Readers and Animal - Children's/YA categories!
A debut middle grade novel by wildlife biologist and award-winning science writer, Bruce L. Smith In a perilous place at the roof of the world, an orphaned mountain goat is rescued from certain death by a mysterious raven. Communication between a mountain goat and raven might seem strange. But what becomes more unreachable is Buddy's realization that she alone can save a band of goats from the great danger foretold in an ancient legend. This brilliant tale with a clever mix of discovery will spark the intellectual curiosity of every reader.
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Series
Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
259 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7354145-5-3 (9781735414553)
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Person
Bruce Smith is a wildlife biologist who holds a PhD in Zoology. During his career with the federal government, he studied and managed most large mammal species that roam the western United States.He's authored five nonfiction books of natural history, conservation, and outdoor adventure.He spent three years studying mountain goats in Montana's Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area - and many days afield with binoculars and camera since - which provided an enduring affection for the subject ofLife on the Rocks: A Portrait of the Mountain Goat, winner of the National Outdoor Book Award.In Legend Keepers, his first novel, he draws upon his experiences and fascination with wild animals to stir the imaginations of young readers and immerse them in the natural world.Bruce and his wife, Diana, live in southwest Montana not far from mountain goats.~Look for the second book in the Legend Keepers series, "Legend Keepers: The Partnership" coming this fall!