Books like Julie and the Eagles by Megan McDonald
When Julie and her best friend Ivy discover a helpless baby owl in Golden Gate Park, they bring it to a local wildlife rescue center. There they meet Shasta and Sierra, two majestic bald eagles destined to spend their lives in captivity unless a fundraising campaign succeeds. Inspired by Earth Day, Julie devises a creative plan to raise public awareness and funds to free the eagles. The book concludes with a "Looking Back" section that traces the origins of the environmental movement, offering context for the conservation efforts portrayed.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Megan McDonald
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