![]() ![]() ![]() Readers will come away from this book inspired to take a closer look at their environment in order to find the kind of unexplainable wonders that Charlie observes during his study of Blue Sky. Blue Sky's unpredictable antics add suspense and humor to the story. Charlie's irrepressible curiosity forms a poignant contrast with his aging grandfather's quiet wisdom. Spinder insists)-or just plain mysterious-leads him to make some unexpected and profound discoveries about nature. Charlie's quest to learn whether "ravens are good" (as his friend Singing Bird believes), "bad" (as neighbor Mr. Granddad takes an immediate interest in the tiny raven, whom Charlie names Blue Sky, and encourages his grandson to conduct a study of the bird. After hearing from Singing Bird, his Native American friend, that "ravens could cure people," 13-year-old Charlie captures a nestling and presents the baby bird to his ailing grandfather, a naturalist. ![]() ![]() In one instance, George watched a scientist at the Barrow Arctic Research Lab communicate with a wolf by biting its nose and making soft whimpering sounds. Here the author weaves threads of Native American lore and scientific fact into a moving story set in the Grand Teton Mountains about a boy and a raven. Jean Craighead George’s trip to in Barrow, Alaska (now Utqiagvik, Alaska) to research wolves for an article she was writing inspired her to write Julie and the Wolves. Will embrace this heartfelt addition to George's repertoire of nature-themed novels. ![]()
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