Kakapo Rescue
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010 · Est. 2 hour read

Kakapo Rescue

Written by Sy Montgomery · Illustrated by Nic Bishop

Part of the Scientists in the Field series

Can a team of dedicated humans save the last kakapo parrots on a remote island?

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80 pages· 17,772 words· Est. 2 hour read· 950L
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On New Zealand's Codfish Island, the last ninety-one kakapo parrots face extinction. These unique, flightless birds rely on the National Kakapo Recovery Team's efforts to survive. With only fourteen passionate humans sharing a hut, the team battles against time to revive the kakapo population. Join Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop on a thrilling ten-day journey, witnessing the challenges and triumphs of this critical conservation mission. Will their dedication be enough to secure a future for these remarkable parrots?

From the publisher

2011 Sibert Medal Winner On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last ninety-one kakapo parrots on earth. These trusting, flightless, and beautiful birds–the largest and most unusual parrots on earth–have suffered devastating population loss.Now, on an island refuge with the last of the species, New Zealand’s National Kakapo Recovery Team is working to restore the kakapo population. With the help of fourteen humans who share a single hut and a passion for saving these odd ground-dwelling birds, the kakapo are making a comeback in New Zealand.Follow intrepid animal lovers Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop on a ten-day excursion to witness the exciting events in the life of the kakapo.

Awards

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (2011)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
80
Words
17,772
Reading age
10–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
950L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.4
F&P level
~W
Scholastic level
W
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
136550
Publication
Published
May 24, 2010
First published
January 1, 2010
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780618494170
LCCN
2009045250

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