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Adopted By An Owl: The True Story of Jackson the Owl (The Hazel Ridge Farm Stories) Hardcover – September 26, 2001

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From the Author (Robbyn van Frankenhuyzen): "For twenty years we have rehabilitated a wide variety of wild critters, from fawns, foxes, skunks, and crows to opposums, raccoons, rabbits, and owls. Some of the animals were injured adults, others were orphaned babies, but all of them were in need of a little help to get them back into the wild. Growing up on a farm, as well as my training as an animal technician, prepared me for many of the medical situations that arose. Gijsbert took every opportunity to sketch, paint, and photograph our temporary guests during their stay on the farm. More importantly, Gijsbert was issued all the Federal and State permits needed to care for birds of prey. Without these permits, we would never have been able to care for hawks and owls. For good reason, caring for these birds is very tightly regulated and closely monitored. Taking an owl from its nest is dangerous and illegal. We have cared for many Great Horned Owls but none of them were like Jackson, the owl in this story. His personality was unique from the very beginning and we know that we were lucky to have shared such a close bond with this wild bird. This is the true story of his life with us. Enjoy." With illustrations from Gjisbert (Nick) van Frankenhuyzen, noted wildlife artist and illustrator of our Legends series as well as The Blue Spruce by Mario Cuomo and L is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet.
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    6 - 9 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 4
  5. Dimensions
    11 x 1 x 9 inches
  6. Publisher
    Sleeping Bear Press
  7. Publication date
    September 26, 2001
  8. ISBN-10
    9781585360703
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1585360703
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About the Author

Robbyn has dedicated much of her life to caring for animals. As a youngster she brought orphan animals home to mend and, as an adult, folks delivered them to her doorstep. Growing up as the middle child in a household with six sisters, she became the "entertainer." Her elaborate and theatrical storytelling was her way of standing out in a crowd and finding her own voice.

Her parents encouraged her to make her hobby her career, so with that in mind she attended Michigan State University and became an animal technician where she continued to care for animals. She met her illustrator husband Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen at the clinic where she worked. Together they share a mutual love of nature.

Nature journaling is a part of their daily lives and an enjoyable way to document all the special animals that have been a part of their lives. The Hazel Ridge series introduces readers to their farm and their true animal tales.

Today, Robbyn visits schools, zoos and nature centers sharing with children and adults the value of journaling, the joy of storytelling and the importance of protecting our natural world.



Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen was born in the Netherlands in 1951. With his seven brothers and sisters, he grew up exploring nature and his sketch pads were filled with observations from those family outings. Always drawing as a young boy, his father encouraged Gijsbert to make art his career. After high school, he attended and graduated from the Royal Academy of Arts in Arnhem, Holland.

Gijsbert, or "Mr. Nick" as many children affectionately call him during his school visits, immigrated to the United States in 1976 and worked as Art Director for the Michigan Natural Resources Magazine for 17 years. In 1995, he illustrated his first children's book, The Legend of Sleeping Bear, finally fullfilling his dream of illustrating children's books.

Residing in Bath, Michigan, Nick and his family share their 40-acre farm with sheep, horses, dogs, cats, turkeys, rabbits, chickens, pigeons and a revolving door of orphaned and injured wild life. The family's nature journals logged 20 years of wild life rehabilitation on the farm and it is through these journals that the popular Hazel Ridge series was created. The farm, the land and the animals make great subjects for the artist to paint.

Mr. Nick travels to schools and conferences to share his passion for drawing—encouraging kids to make their hobby their career.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1585360708
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sleeping Bear Press; First Edition (September 26, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781585360703
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1585360703
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 1 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Julie Lynn
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2003
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I am an adult owl lover who bought this book for myself, and just love it. This is an amazing true story that's funny, endearing, and doesn't end sad. It makes you say 'awwwwwe.' Every page has huge, beautiful paintings of the Great Horned Owl which are worth the price of the book alone. Even non-owl-lovers will love this story. It begins with Jackson, the owl, riding home in the car, perched on the head rest of the passenger seat (there's a painting of it) and ends with the owl perched on the roof of his owner's house. In the middle, there's a painting of Jackson standing at his master's door, mouse in beak, seeking admittance after tapping on the door, so he can share his hunt with his human family. And this is a mere sampling.
Absolutely buy this book. You will not be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming story
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016
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I purchased this book for a great niece for 2 reasons: 1) she loves owls, 2) her older brother is named Jackson. She lives in an area in CT where nature is abundant, plus she attends a pre-school where the children learn all about nature. She immediately had her mom sit down and read this book to her. I have since purchased 2 more books by this author.
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JayandJenni
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2018
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I have purchased so many good children’s books lately, and this is one of my favorites. The illustrations are gorgeous, and the story is sweet and true. It is the kind of book that causes children to look with a little more wonder at the world around them.
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Roccoman2
5.0 out of 5 stars Granddaughter very happy!
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2016
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Granddaughter`s fifth birthday gift book with the stuffed owl. This hit a home run. She loves nature and all living creatures." There`s not gonna be no killing mockingbirds here!" She over heard parents talking about To Kill a Mockingbird. So this very sensitive child loved the true story of an owl rescued and lived near by always keeping watch. Good buy.
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B. Sheridan
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story!
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2018
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This is one of my grandson’s favorite stories. He wants to be an owl for Halloween! And it’s so sweet that it’s based on a true story.
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grace epstein
5.0 out of 5 stars Book for Kids
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2019
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My 5.5 yrs old grand daughter loves all of the Hazel Ridge true stories and the brilliant illustrations
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FEJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Life with an Owl
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2013
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The book is more than expected. It is over-sized, colorful, and beautifully illustrated. It is an excellent hard-back with heavy, quality pages. The story itself is fascinating. Our grandson, who plans to become an "owl veterinarian", will spend hours "inside" this book.
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carolyn place
5.0 out of 5 stars ... enable a child to help understand how adults can love and care for an injured animal - in this ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2015
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One of the most meaningful books to enable a child to help understand how adults can love and care for an injured animal - in this case an owl. Beautifully illlustrated, makes the story caome alive.
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Patricia
5.0 out of 5 stars suited 10 year old.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2017
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lovely book in every way.
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