Adopted by an Owl

By Robbyn Smith, Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen (illustrator),

Book cover of Adopted by an Owl: The True Story of Jackson the Owl

Book description

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…

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1 author picked Adopted by an Owl as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book provides readers of all ages with a heartwarming story about wildlife rescue and the bond between us and birds.

This story provides a unique perspective from a fellow wildlife rehabilitator about what it takes to save wildlife. The illustrations in this book are wonderful and it is based on a true story!

You can find videos and photos of Jackson, the real owl, online! 

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