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An Eagle's Feather is based on a story of hope written by the Philippine Eagle Foundation to raise awareness and care for the critically endangered, majestic Philippine Eagle?the national bird of the Philippines. A joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Philippine Eagle Foundation, this book was written by award-winning author Minfong Ho. Illustrator Frances Alvarez beautifully captures rural Philippine culture and the spirit of the Philippine Eagle with powerful, evocative art in this very special book designed to capture attention for the plight of this incredible creature both in the Philippines and on the world stage.
100% of the first $10,000 in net proceeds from the sale of An Eagle's Feather (and 50% thereafter) goes to the Philippine Eagle Foundation to help with its efforts to save this bird from extinction. The book includes special back matter that will inspire bird lovers and educators around the world with ways to help the Philippine Eagle's cause.
Listen to and watch the Philippine eagle with free Bird QR app on iTunes and Android!
Author Notes
Minfong Ho was born in Yangon, Myanmar (formerly Rangoon, Burma), and raised in both Singapore and Bangkok, Thailand. She was educated in Thailand and Taiwan before moving to the United States to attend Cornell University, where she received her B.A. in Economics and History, as well as her M.F.A. in Creative Writing. Ho is a multiple-award-winning author. Her book Sing to the Dawn , received first prize from the Council of Interracial Books for Children, and Hush! A Thai Lullaby , illustrated by Holly Meade, was a Caldecott Honor Book, an ALA Notable Children's Book, and was included on The Horn Book Fanfare list.
Frances Alvarez is a native of the Philippines whose work as a children's book illustrator has been published by Adarna House, Anvil Publishing, The Philippine Star, World Wildlife Fund, ELLE Decor Philippines, and Summit Media. In 2015, she participated in the Bartels Science Illustration program at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, where she created the watercolors for this book and other illustrations for educational materials about the critically endangered Great Philippine Eagle.
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 3-Kalayaan is a Great Philippine Eagle searching for food in the Tambala forest when he is shot by a hunter but saved by a kind passersby who takes him to the Philippine Eagle Foundation. Ho's succinct writing reveals that Kalayaan meets another eagle named Pinpin, who has only flown in captivity, but dreams about soaring in the forest. Alvarez's whimsical yet detailed watercolor illustrations show that although humans hunt, they can also protect eagles, like Kalayaan and Pinpin, and help them survive in the wild or in captivity. The story tells readers of the species' past, present, and possible future: "there was a time people thought of us as kings of the sky, because we were the strongest birds in the whole of the Philippines." This picture book combines a hopeful story line with information segments that include photographs and QR codes. Future conservationists will enjoy Ho's vibrant tale and that a portion of the proceeds go towards the Philippine Eagle Foundation. VERDICT A gentle tale for young readers, especially those with an interest in birds.-Hilary Tufo, Columbus -Metropolitan Library-Reynoldsburg © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
A pair of critically endangered Philippine eagles in captivity aspire to life in the wild despite growing developments surrounding them."Flying high above the forest of Tambala at sunrise, Kalayaan spots a monkey. Food! / The young Philippine eagle swoops down to follow the monkey. Where did it go?" In concise and evenly paced text, Kalayaan is pursuing his prey when "BOOM!": He is shot by a hunter. Luckily he is rescued by a father and son before "everything turns dark." Upon awakening he meets Pinpin, a female eagle bred in captivity. Pinpin informs him that he is in rehabilitation and is optimistic that both can be released in the wild. Alvarez, a Philippine-based artist, illuminates the eagles' dreams of the forest with bleeding layers of pastel-hued watercolors embellished with highlighting patterns. While they wait for Kalayaan to recover, both birds discuss how "the forest has been cut down for timber, so that eagles have less and less space to hunt for food." Ho successfully addresses the complex issues with clarity without detracting from the heart of the story. Both eagles eventually find a hope-filled conclusion. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Philippine Eagle Foundation.A soaring read-aloud that makes the rare national bird of the Philippines accessible to young environmentalists. (author's note, bibliography) (Picture book. 5-8) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.