There's an Owl in the Shower
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · July 2, 2019
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- Who it’s for
- A lively family story finds humor and heart where owl conservation meets a logger’s household.
- Themes
- Endangered species, Conservation, Logging versus owl protection
- Pacing
- Fast
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It’s people versus owls in this laugh-out-loud story about one family’s love for a special little owl, from bestselling nature writer and Newbery Medal winner Jean Craighead George! Borden Watson’s father is out of job, and it’s all the spotted owls’ fault. The birds are endangered, which means loggers, like Mr. Watson, are no longer allowed to cut down trees. It doesn’t make sense to Borden. Why are owls being put first over the citizens?
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But when Borden finds an owlet in the forest who needs his care, he brings it back home—much to Mr. Watson’s displeasure. Hilarious chaos soon ensues, as the tiny owl makes big changes in this logging family’s home, and makes his way into their hearts. This heartwarming story is a great way for young readers to learn about important topics, like endangered species, conservation, and environmentalism.
Owls, Homes, and Change
A lively family story finds humor and heart where owl conservation meets a logger’s household.
Come here for
- An endangered-owl question with family stakes
- Comic chaos around one small owl and a wary household
Expect
- A warm story about conservation and competing needs
- A young reader’s path into environmental questions
Where it sits
| Bird Stories | 93% |
|---|---|
| Environment & Conservation | 73% |
| Funny Stories | 53% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Bird Stories
- Pet Stories
- Parent-Child Stories
- Funny Stories
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- Environment & Conservation
- Big Feelings
- New Experiences
- Values & Virtues
- Authors
- Jean Craighead George
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- July 2, 2019
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Endangered species · Conservation · Logging versus owl protection
- Reading lane
- Bird Stories