Book 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.

My generous bookcrossing friend Flossie771 sent this book in a box of unregistered books to me and RCOUFan to register, read and release.

Gave to RCOUFan to read.

Cute book. Has a few pictures in it. I liked the book.

Reserved for the Teens VBB.

Sending this book to Hyphen8 from the Teens VBB (US only). This VBB is open to new participants if you want to join send me a PM.

Arrived today as part of JennyC1230's VBB.

Looks like a cute one, thanks!

I remember the big controversy about the spotted owls vs. the loggers...but like so many things, it was never quite as simple as that.

I did think the ending was a bit odd - I expected a little more of a conclusion - to the point where I borrowed a copy from the library just to make sure there wasn't a missing page.

This book went to our lovely TOC holiday lunch at Du Vin and didn't come home with me. Not sure if it went to someone in our group, another restaurant guest, one of the staff...or if it stayed on the table when we left. At any rate, I hope it found a new reader today.

Released for Secretariat's 2014 Never Judge a Book By Its Cover Challenge (week 52).

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