Author: Farley Mowat
Published: 1961
Pages: 107
Spring time in the prairie area of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan was the perfect backdrop for young boys searching for outdoor fun. They stumble upon a few red-tailed hawk's nests, and also an owl's nest. With the help of their neighbor Mr. Miller, the boys are able to investigate the owl's nest a little closer by building a blind near the tree and having Mr. Miller go up there to photograph the nest. Poor Mr. Miller ends up having a hard time of it that ends in a fall. He is ok, but in the next few days when a bad rainstorm comes in, the eggs from the nest have a fall too. One little owlet survives and becomes the boys pet who they name Wol.
Wol grows to enjoy the company of his new family, but he still seems a little lonely. As fate would work itself out, the boys later rescue another smaller owl that they name Weeps.
Wol and Weeps bring laughter and joy to the family. Wol especially is the jokester in the family and loves to torment the dog Mutt by constantly hiding his bone..."Sometimes he would put the bone in the crotch of a tree just high enough so Mutt couldn't jump to get it."
It turns out that this is a true story. Wol and Weeps were real owls and did come to be part of the Mowat family for a time. If you are an animal lover, be sure to check out this sweet tale. You'll be glad you did!
xoxo,
Kelly
Growing up in Saskatoon this was required reading! Thanks for reminding me of a great book. I might have to read this one out loud to Sam this summer.
ReplyDeleteI thought of you when I read it! :)
DeleteI did end up reading this out loud to Sam and he loved it so much! Thanks again for blogging about it, otherwise I would have never picked it up.
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