Moonbird by Philip Hoose Thursday, July 19th, 7:00pm at Longfellow Books
National Book Award–winner Hoose introduces readers to the small rufa red knot shorebird known
as B95, which makes an 18,000-mile migratory circuit from the bottom of
the world to the top and back again each year. 'Something about this
bird was exceptional; he seemed to possess some extraordinary
combination of physical toughness, navigational skill, judgment, and
luck,' writes Hoose. Eight chapters offer an extraordinarily detailed
look at everything red knot, from a description of its migratory paths
and the food found at each stopover to the physiology of its bill and
factors that threaten the species with extinction. Profiles of bird
scientists or activists conclude most chapters. The information-packed
narrative jumps between past and present as it follows a postulated
migration of B95, accompanied by numerous sidebars, diagrams, maps, and
full-color photographs. Readers will appreciate Hoose’s thorough
approach in contextualizing this amazing, itinerant creature that was
last spotted in 2011." -Publishers Weekly
Come hear Philip discuss this fascinating book, answer your questions and sign copies of your books!
Moonbird by Philip Hoose
