An Eagle's Feather

By Minfong Ho, Frances Alvarez (Illustrator)

A wounded eagle's survival sparks hope for a species' future.

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36 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Kalayaan, a Great Philippine Eagle, is shot by a hunter but finds hope in the hands of caring villagers. As he heals, the stakes rise: can he and his companion Pinpin return to the wild? This tale of survival and conservation highlights the urgent plight of the critically endangered Philippine Eagle. Will their story inspire change and save their species from extinction?

From the publisher

Green Earth Book Award short-list!Eureka! Award finalist - CA Teachers AssociationAn Eagle’s Feather is based on a story of hope written by the Philippine Eagle Foundation to raise awareness and care for the critically endangered, majestic Philippine Eagle?the national bird of the Philippines. A joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Philippine Eagle Foundation, this book was written by award-winning author Minfong Ho. Illustrator Frances Alvarez beautifully captures rural Philippine culture and the spirit of the Philippine Eagle with powerful, evocative art in this very special book designed to capture attention for the plight of this incredible creature both in the Philippines and on the world stage.100% of the first $10,000 in net proceeds from the sale of An Eagle’s Feather (and 50% thereafter) goes to the Philippine Eagle Foundation to help with its efforts to save this bird from extinction. The book includes special back matter that will inspire bird lovers and educators around the world with ways to help the Philippine Eagle’s cause.Listen to and watch the Philippine eagle with free Bird QR app on iTunes and Android!

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