A Boy and a Jaguar
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
054787507X
ISBN-13
9780547875071
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint
Clarion Books
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 6th, 2014
Print length
32 Pages
Weight
410 grams
Dimensions
23.60 x 28.80 x 1.30 cms
Product Classification:
Natural history (Children’s/Teenage)Wildlife (Children's / Teenage)Science & technology: general interest (Children's / Teenage)Personal & social issues: disability & special needs (Children's / Teenage)Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's / Teenage)
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As a child, Alan Rabinowitz stuttered uncontrollably--except when he spoke to animals, then he was fluent. Follow the world-renowned wild cat conservationist Dr. Rabinowitz''s remarkable life as he finds a voice to speak for those who can''t speak for themselves.
2015 Schneider Family Book Award Winner
* "A candid and deeply resonant account of a hard-fought battle against societal stigma, and an embrace of one''s true talent and calling." ''Publisher''s Weekly, starred review
Speaking for the animals he loves gives one boy''s life hope, purpose, and truth in this gorgeous picture book autobiography.
Alan loves animals, but the great cat house at the Bronx Zoo makes him sad. Why are they all alone in empty cages? Are they being punished? More than anything, he wants to be their champion''their voice''but he stutters uncontrollably.
Except when he talks to animals''then he is fluent.
Follow the life of the man Time Magazine calls, "the Indiana Jones of wildlife conservation" as he searches for his voice and fulfills a promise to speak for animals, and people, who cannot speak for themselves. This real-life story with tender illustrations by Catia Chien explores truths not defined by the spoken word.
Publishers Weekly Best Book
Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2015
Winner of the 2015 Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award
2015 Green Earth Book Honor book
* "A candid and deeply resonant account of a hard-fought battle against societal stigma, and an embrace of one''s true talent and calling." ''Publisher''s Weekly, starred review
Speaking for the animals he loves gives one boy''s life hope, purpose, and truth in this gorgeous picture book autobiography.
Alan loves animals, but the great cat house at the Bronx Zoo makes him sad. Why are they all alone in empty cages? Are they being punished? More than anything, he wants to be their champion''their voice''but he stutters uncontrollably.
Except when he talks to animals''then he is fluent.
Follow the life of the man Time Magazine calls, "the Indiana Jones of wildlife conservation" as he searches for his voice and fulfills a promise to speak for animals, and people, who cannot speak for themselves. This real-life story with tender illustrations by Catia Chien explores truths not defined by the spoken word.
Publishers Weekly Best Book
Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2015
Winner of the 2015 Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award
2015 Green Earth Book Honor book
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