The Dreaming Tree

The Crossbreed

The Court-Martial of Daniel Boone

Return to Hawk's Hill (Incident at Hawk's Hill, Book 2)

Shuna's Journey

Avoid Sailing on a 19th-century Whaling Ship! (Danger Zone)

Sam Steele’s Adventures on Land and Sea (Mint Editions (Nautical Narratives))

North American Indian

The Last Great Auk: A Novel by Allan Eckert is a historical fiction that tells the poignant story of the extinction of the great auk, a flightless bird that once thrived in the North Atlantic. The novel is written from the perspective of the last surviving great auk, giving readers a unique insight into the bird's experiences and the challenges it faces. The narrative follows the auk's encounters with humans, its struggle for survival in a changing environment, and the impact of human activities on its species. Through this tale, Eckert explores themes of environmental conservation, the consequences of human actions on nature, and the loss of biodiversity. The book serves as a powerful reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of preserving our natural world.

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The Dreaming Tree

Allan W. Eckert, 2000

The Crossbreed

Allan W. Eckert, 1968

The Court-Martial of Daniel Boone

Allan W. Eckert, 1973

Return to Hawk's Hill (Incident at Hawk's Hill, Book 2)

Allan W. Eckert, 1998

Shuna's Journey

Hayao Miyazaki, Alex Dudok de Wit, 1983

Avoid Sailing on a 19th-century Whaling Ship! (Danger Zone)

Abbey Campbell Cook, Peter Cook, 2004

Sam Steele’s Adventures on Land and Sea (Mint Editions (Nautical Narratives))

L. Frank Baum, Hugh Fitzgerald, 1906

North American Indian

David Hamilton Murdoch, David Murdoch, 1960