Ookpik

By Bruce Hiscock

A young snowy owl must journey south to survive a harsh winter.

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32 pages· 2,838 words· Est. 22 min read-aloud

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In the harsh Arctic, young snowy owl Ookpik faces a dire choice: stay and starve or venture south in search of food. As the tundra offers little prey, his instincts drive him over vast Canadian forests to the unfamiliar landscapes of the United States. Will Ookpik find a safe haven before winter's grip tightens? Follow his perilous journey through stunning watercolor landscapes, capturing the stark beauty of his migration. This tale of survival and instinct will captivate bird watchers and nature lovers alike, as Ookpik seeks a new home amidst the challenges of the wild.

From the publisher

One snowy owl’s first year and its struggle to survive. Fed by his parents, Ookpik, which means snowy owl in the Inuit language, grows quickly in the short Arctic summer. By autumn he has learned to hunt on his own, but prey is scarce on the tundra that year. The owl’s instincts tell him that he must leave this land or starve. Ookpik flies south, over the great forests of Canada, and finally lands in the United States, always searching for food and a winter hunting ground. With vivid watercolor illustrations, Bruce Hiscock depicts the changing landscape, from the treeless Arctic of Baffin Island to the dairy country of eastern New York. There, Ookpik settles for the winter, much to the delight of bird watchers. An author’s note offers additional details on the life of the snowy owl.

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