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Owls in the Family Paperback – March 30, 1996

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Every child needs to have a pet. No one could argue with that.
 
But what happens when your pet is an owl, and your owl is terrorizing the neighbourhood?
 
In Farley Mowat’s exciting children’s story, a young boy’s pet menagerie—which includes crows, magpies, gophers and a dog—grows out of control with the addition of two cantankerous pet owls. The story of how Wol and Weeps turn the whole town upside down s warm, funny, and bursting with adventure and suspense.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    91 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    980L
  6. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.25 x 7.69 inches
  7. Publisher
    Yearling
  8. Publication date
    March 30, 1996
  9. ISBN-10
    0440413613
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0440413615
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Farley Mowat was born in Belleville, Ontario, in 1921, and grew up in Belleville, Trenton, Windsor, Saskatoon, Toronto, and Richmond Hill. He served in World War II from 1940 until 1945, entering the army as a private and emerging with the rank of captain. He began writing for his living in 1949 after spending two years in the Arctic. He was an inveterate traveler with a passion for remote places and peoples. He wrote 25 books, which have been published in translations in over 20 languages in more than 60 countries. They include such internationally known works as People of the Deer, The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be, Never Cry Wolf, Westviking, The Boat Who Wouldn’t Float, Sibir, A Whale for the Killing, The Snow Walker, And No Birds Sang, and Virunga: The Passion of Dian Fossey. His short stories and articles appeared in the Saturday Evening Post, Maclean’s, Atlantic Monthly, and other magazines. He died in 2014.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yearling; Reprint edition (March 30, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 91 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0440413613
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0440413615
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 980L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.25 x 7.69 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Farley McGill Mowat (1921-2014) was born in Belleville, Ontario. The author of more than forty books, he was a popular and distinguished naturalist and conservationist whose internationally acclaimed novels, books for young readers, and memoirs have been translated into fifty-two languages and have sold more than seventeen million copies. Mowat's oeuvre includes People of the Deer; Lost in the Barrens, a recipient of Canada's Governor General's Award; The Boat Who Wouldn't Float; A Whale for the Killing; The Snow Walker; and Virguga: The Passion of Dian Fossy.

Mowat is most widely known for his 1963 book Never Cry Wolf, which recounts his adventures as a biologist on a solo mission in 1946 to study Arctic wolves in the Keewatin Barren Lands in northern Manitoba. The book is credited with changing the stereotypically negative perception of wolves as vicious killers. New York Times op-ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof named Mowat's The Dog Who Wouldn't Be, first published in 1957, one of the best children's books of all time.

Mowat served in World War II from 1940 to 1945, entering the army as a private and emerging with the rank of captain. He began writing professionally in 1949 after spending two years in the Arctic. He was an inveterate traveler with a passion for remote places and peoples.

Mowat was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1981. In 2002 the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society named a ship for him in recognition of his activism against the whaling industry.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Living Book about Owls and Canadian Geography!
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Living Book about Owls and Canadian Geography!
Owls In the Family by Farley Mowat was one of the books we enjoyed reading over a Winter break.If you have outdoor-loving, animal-hoarding, adventure-pursuing kids, this humorous account of boyish fun will only serve to deepen their interests (or spark it, if it's not already there! )A fun narrative involving a young boy, his two friends, and the adoption of two owlets that prove to be a challenge just as much as a delight, Owls In the Family opens the door for discussion on the proper treatment of animals and gives us a glimpse into the geography of the Canadian prairies.There were several eruptions of giggles throughout the story and I am certain we will never go for a nature walk again without looking at the base of the trees for regurgitated rodent remains (evidence of hooooooo lives there).I learned more about owls from this book than I ever have in my life! If you're interested in studying birds or Canadian geography, Owls In The Family would make a great addition to your living library.Recommended as a read aloud, or for children ages 12 and under (especially enjoyable for young boys).
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Dream Catcher
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for whole family.
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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I love owls and I love this book. Our family read it together. It's so funny.
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Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars Boys favorite
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
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My boys (7&11) absolutely loved this book.
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Becky Lindon
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable book! We are using it as a read ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2017
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Adorable book! We are using it as a read aloud in conjunction with an owl study in my fifth grade classroom. It has some teachable moments, including the idea of stealing a baby owl from its nest/mother and other examples of some inappropriate treatment of animals. I didn't see this as problem, despite my own sympathies for mistreatment of animals. All of my students were very concerned about the welfare of the animals in the story, so I think it only bolstered their strong feelings for animal welfare. If you're particularly sensitive to this content, I would still consider the book. the enjoyable writing style and delightful antics of the characters outweighed the more sensitive issues. I recommend it.
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L. Jamison
5.0 out of 5 stars cute story
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2021
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An older friend told be about a story she remembered reading when she was younger. Searched and found this! Got her and I a copy.
A nice story of being a young boy allowed to roam on the long summer days and the collection of animals he dragged home.
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Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars A childhood favorite!
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023
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A story about kids and strange and comical pets. Set back in the time an electronic screen wasn't the dominant plaything. This might even encourage kids to get back outdoors to appreciate nature.
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AJN
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick, satisfying, funny and meaningful read
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2020
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My children and I love this book. We checked it out from the library first and loved it so much that we decided to buy it. There is a bit of a warning for more sensitive readers. Farley Mowat doesn't dumb down nature or people and sometimes there are some harsh realities. We appreciated that the author had a strong point of view; it added authenticity to his story.
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Applewhite Minyard
4.0 out of 5 stars A story with little purpose, but sometimes amusing
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2017
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A good story, funny at some points, but puzzling at others. Mowat evidently spent years and years with this little boat and could never find the source of its leaking, yet refused to get rid of it. He personifies the boat. "She had already made up her mind about that and there was no way she would go further." This is amusing in a way, but superstitious in another. It's difficult to tell where Mowat draws the line. Also, he seems to have no job or permanent home to return to, and his boat becomes his way of life for many years. Almost 20, as far as I can determine (the timeline is a little fuzzy). It's hard to relate to what may be a part-time fascination or a full time way of life with no discernible income or purpose. This may be okay if the narrator is a teenage boy (as in The Dog Who Wouldn't Be), but in an adult it's rather concerting instead of amusing. This story also doesn't have a definitive ending, so it's rather unfulfilling.
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Jill Easton
5.0 out of 5 stars A charming book that made me want an owl
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2021
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Farley Mowat is one of the best nature writers ever. This book retells his boyhood years living with two great horned owls who thought they were differently-abled dogs. Owls are charming, bloodthirsty animals and Mowat, a wildlife biologist by training opens readers' eyes to the whole outdoor experience in a way few people ever have. He tells the story of the owls in a way that is realistic, charming and shows what can be done with wild animals.
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fabio
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfeito
Reviewed in Brazil on September 29, 2020
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Livro muito bom, páginas de qualidade. Vale a pena!
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Maureen
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful book for children and adults from ages 6 to 96
Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2020
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I have purchased this book, "Owls in the Family" a number of times to give as gifts. I love the story by Farley Mowat. It is a delightful story about an adopted owl and how the owl begins to think of itself as a member of the human family with whom it lives. Lots of laughs and delightful adventures. Enjoy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars But I love this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2016
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I'm probably biased because I come from the area around Saskatoon, and had to read this book in school. But I love this book, and love reading it to my kids. The language is wonderfully lyrical, and truly feels like home.
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2nimm
4.0 out of 5 stars roman naturaliste amusant mais ancien et mal illustré
Reviewed in France on October 4, 2012
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livre anglophone broché souple format poche papier recyclé ancien (1996/1961) racontant les aventures romancées de deux chouettes originaires du Saskatchewan, Wol et Weeps; 11 chapitres d'un texte alerte et amusant illustré de quelques gravures n&b; ce petit roman ancien et mal illustré, sans grandes prétentions et destiné à un public jeune pas trop exigeant scientifiquement, n'en reste pas moins amusant dès qu'on se laisse prendre par l'intrigue.
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shaista walji
5.0 out of 5 stars A nice read !!
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2020
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Love this book ! My son and I read it together such a fun lite read ! My son is 9 and he loved it ! I would recommend this book good for all ages !
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