£3.99
Wingover Wendover
Setting and Characters
In the small town of Le Grand, California, lives a sixteen-year-old boy named Timmy and his peregrine falcon, whose name is Wingover Wendover. Now that Timmy is finally able to drive, he takes Wendover out hunting and flying as often as he can, along with Roxy the Labrador retriever.
Conflict and Adventure
Although Wendover's life is good, it isn't without danger. A golden eagle wants to make a meal of the falcon and will not give up the chase. In the course of Wendover trying to catch a duck, the eagle tries to catch Wendover and he finds himself separated from Timmy and lost!
Rescue and Friendship
Samson, a small burrowing owl, saves Wendover's life, and a pack rat named Diego Maximilian Jones, Wendover's best friend, and Ria, a red-tailed hawk who Timmy saved from the same hungry eagle, work to help save the day, keep Wendover safe, and get him home to Timmy.
Themes and Audience
This story for readers of all ages introduces the art and language of falconry and shares the feeling of being part of a hunting team and enjoying the outdoors together.
