Hawk Hill
When Pete moves to a new town he can't seem to make any friends. But one day Pete takes a new road home from school, and what he discovers changes him forever. Debut author Suzie Gilbert's lyrical text is paired perfectly with magnificent watercolor paintings by best-selling artist Sylvia Long. The spectacular images capture the world from both a human and bird's-eye view, while a detailed glossary of birds and information about raptor rehabilitation underscore the importance of keeping the natural world wild. Hawk Hill is a poignant reminder that hope and friendship are often found in unexpected places.
Reviews
“When a lonely boy who loves birds begins to share in the rescue of injured raptors, he finds hope, friendship and a profound connection with wild creatures. The striking paintings, paired with an eloquent text, make for the finest natural history title of the year.”
—Smithsonian
“Debut author Gilbert's text—as loquacious as its characters are laconic—draws readers easily and gently into Pete's world. In the warm light and realistic characterizations of Long's (Alejandro's Gift) watercolors, humans and wild creatures share a believable albeit brief kinship. Ultimately, the tale is of a lasting human friendship: the woman teaches the boy the dignity of his reticence; he inspires in her the courage to call wild animals her own before letting them go.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A wealth of information on raptors can easily be absorbed from this readable story of a shy boy who becomes a helper at a wildlife rehabilitation center. . . . This is a fine introduction to the world of raptors and to the patient work of the nature lovers who care for the wounded and helpless birds. It satisfies both as a narrative and as a well-researched source of information that can be used with science projects or read aloud to a class.”
—School Library Journal
Hawk Hill Video by John Huba
Text by Suzie Gilbert
Illustrations by Sylvia Long
Picture book, for ages 7+
40 pp | ISBN: 978-0-81-180839-2
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