The Man Who Talks with Eagles
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Mother promises that this will be the day. I have waited and waited for this day to come. Mother says I will see everything that she has described in my favorite story. According to her, it is a true story. That means I'll soon see the harbor, the dock, the special tree, the important backyard, the log cabin, and the MAN. Mother says the MAN is tall. I hope I won't be frightened of him. I do so want to see him and just maybe I'll hear him talk.
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Huey, a young eagle in the Gulf of Alaska, has an accident that injures his foot. On the small island near Kodiak, a man named Dave comes to his rescue. He protects Huey from the animals that see the helpless, injured eagle as prey. He leaves food for Huey in his yard. Gradually, the young eagle begins to heal and to realize that this man is his friend.
When he next returns to visit Dave, he brings a female eagle with him. She learns of the kindness of Dave, his family, and his pets first hand. The eagles develop a rare and fond relationship with Dave and his family that becomes an important and unique part of all their lives.
Now Huey has a son that he wants to introduce to Dave. Th e eagle family returns to the small island where the young eagle is scared and also curious. Th e young eagle does not know what to expect, but he trusts his father. Join this eagle family as they make the journey to see their human friends.
About the Author
Judy Leinberger was born in Percy, Illinois; she received her B.S. and M.S. degrees from Illinois State University. For over thirty years, she and her husband lived and worked in Kotzebue, Barrow, Point Hope, Atqasuk, Ouzinkie, Anchorage, and Bethel in Alaska. Now both retired, they live in Mesquite, Nevada.