Age range from Juvenile to Adult
A Narrative Non-Fiction story about the rescue of two adorable Great Horned Owlets and their strong-willed, devoted parents. A captivating story of trust, love, respect and the gift of gratitude.
Cheryl and her husband, Jim rescue a pair of Great Horned Owl babies after tragedy leaves the family homeless. The frightened little owlets are left unprotected and stranded on the ground; unable to defend themselves from predators that roam the woods. After seeking advice from a professional, Cheryl and Jim attempt the dangerous task of relocating the owlets and provide the family with a new home. The adult Great Horned Owls also known as raptors with a reputation of being extremely aggressive, show a different side when faced with sudden adversity. Cheryl shares her emotions in this personal narrative as she observes this family in the wild. She documents the details of the rescue, the emotional journey of the two owlets which she names Wisdom and Willow and the heartwarming outcome.
Cheryl has always had a strong connection with wildlife and a great love for exploring nature. Her devotion and determination to help this family of owls turns out to be one of the most gratifying decisions she has ever made. Through this experience, she learns the struggles of survival, the amazing bond of a family and the gift of gratitude. What makes this story special is to see how animals and humans from two different walks of life can co-exist and discover that we are not so different after all. By trusting each other, working together and showing each other respect, the family of owls allow her into their lives; now, they have become a part of hers. Together, Cheryl, her family and these magnificent birds have proven ever more, the statement... Where There's a Will, There's a Way....
AWARD WINNING TITLE -
2018 Feathered Quill Book Awards- 3rd Place: Animal - Adult
2017 New England Book Festival - Honorable Mention - General Non-Fiction
2017 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS WINNER - Animals/Pets: Narrative Non-Fiction
2017 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards Bronze Medal Winner - Non-Fiction/Animals
2017 BEST BOOK AWARDS FINALIST - Animal/Pets Narrative Non-Fiction