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When I Was a Turkey
When I Was a Turkey
Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - retired school librarian, Standish, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: May 6, 2018
Review
This non-fiction book is based on an award winning PBS documentary. Joe Hutto spent almost two years living with turkeys that imprinted on him. He acted as their mother and they accepted him in this role. He wanted to truly understand what it was like to live as a wild turkey. He learns to communicate with them helping his understanding of their world. The description of his life with them is fascinating. There are frightful moments and tender moments. Included are beautiful pencil drawings and color photographs. I highly recommend this book for all libraries that serve readers 4th grade and up.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Hutto, Joe
Illustrator: ,
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books
Book Type: chapter book nonfiction
Genre:
Audience: grades 4-6,grades 7-9,grades 10-12
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9781627793858
Price: 19.99