Coyote Song
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- Synopsis
- Few writers have Jim Kjelgaard's skill for blending humans and wild animals in a genuine nature story with a thrilling plot. This absorbing tale involves Joe, a young Native American who lives alone in his adobe hut on the edge of the Southwest desert, clinging to the ways of his ancestors; "Hairy," senior guard at the nearby prison camp, who is as mean as Dickens' meanest; Billy, a junior guard who looks like a high school sophomore, but is brave and wise in the ways of penology; Miguel, a supposedly weak convict whose "escape" is plotted to trap Joe and confiscate the gold ore he has found; and, of course, Dusty, the coyote, whose "song" means good luck to Joe; his mate, Nan, and their engaging, cocky cub, plus the other animals that dwell in the seemingly empty desert, from bobcats to jack rabbits and from wary deer to unwary doves. Beautifully told and illustrated, Jim Kjelgaard's animal stories, such as Swamp Cat, have won their popularity because they are so real and understanding, as a result of his keen first-hand observation in the Middle West and later, the Southwest.
- Copyright:
- 1969
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 175 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781597657686
- Publisher:
- A B Publishing, Inc.
- Date of Addition:
- 10/27/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Edna Kjelgaard
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- Yes
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Animals, Literature and Fiction, Outdoors and Nature
- Submitted By:
- Deborah Murray
- Proofread By:
- BookMouse
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.