This is a moving true story of Jackson, a great horned owl that was taken from its nest by a young boy to be raised as a pet. Soon after he had captured the owlet, the child found that he was incapable of caring for a wild animal. A dedicated wildlife expert took over the care of the bird to rehabilitate and eventually release it back into the wild. This beautifully illustrated picture book that shows the meaning of compassion towards wildlife provides an intimate look into a relationship of a human with a wild animal and into the life and behavior of a great horned owl.

See also:
Robert Bateman's Birds of Prey