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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
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Bookroo's summary
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 80
- Words
- 17,772
- Reading age
- 10–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 950L
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The fine print
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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