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| There's an Owl in the Shower | 
| Author: Jean Craighead George
Creator: Christine Herman Merrill
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Category: Book
List Price: $14.89
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Avg. Customer Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 3491265
Media: Library Binding
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 133
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.7
ISBN: 0060248920
EAN: 9780060248925
ASIN: 0060248920
Publication Date: September 1995
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Product Description
Borden's father, Leon, was a logger in the old-growth forests of California. That is, until the spotted-owl lovers interfered. One day, frustrated by his father's unemployment, Borden sets out on a mission of revenge against the spotted owl but returns home with a half-starved owlet instead.
The family soon discovers that the owlet, whom Borden names Bardy, loves to take showers and watch late-night TV. Only after the whole family has fallen in love with Bardy do they realize that the conflict between nature and human industry is not so easily resolved.
Award-winning nature writer jean Craighead George tells a heartwarming story about a family and their love affair with a special little owl.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 36 more reviews...
 Owl Book for school August 25, 2008
We received this book in the described condition although the shipping was a bit slow. Overall, not bad. Thanks.
good product July 1, 2008
i got the item quickly, it was in wonderful condition and it was a good book
 Enjoyable reading material for all. August 25, 2006
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am a mature adult who read this book on a chance and discovered it to be quite entertaining and enlightening at the same time. I can see why many children would enjoyed reading this book. The approach proves to be fair, balance and while it take a pro-environmental perception toward the end, it teaches that there are two sides to a debate.
The book also take pains to developed the characters and the gradual evolution of the main character's father, a lumberjack laid off from work dues to endangered owls proves to be most reflective. The father's gradual understanding of issues of both sides guide the readers as well.
The book also educated about owls. Why they cast out pellets or what hunger streak in feathers can do. These information come gradually and unrushed for easy absorption of information for children.
The writing proves to be light and easy to read, story was interesting and while it was geared toward elementary school children and they should love this book, I enjoyed it myself as well. Thus, the book come highly recommended and while it end in rather a somber note (no happy ending here), its an intelligently written book, suitable for all.
 I guess it's okay January 8, 2006
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I bought this book for my younger sister for christmas who loves animals.I looked at the cover and the picture of the owl was adorible!
But later when my sister read the book, she said that Borden's father kept saying that he was going to kill the bird.
Well at the end of the book he doesn't kill the bird but just before the end it is really sad what happens to Bardy.
To find out what happens, just read the end of the book.
One of the best books I've ever read! November 15, 2003
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is awesome!I read the first chapter in the book store and I just had to take it home with me!If I could I would rate it 10 stars.
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