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Based on the migration of a real turtle dove tracked by satellite
telemetry, this book follows a turtle dove on his annual migration from
Europe to Africa.**
Starting in the prim hedges of Suffolk, England, instinct drives the
dove high into the night skies for a 4,000 mile trip to the savannahs of
Mali, in West Africa. Along the way there are lonely, moonlit flights
above the sea, a cozy hideout in the bushes of Bordeaux, France, a
meeting of the birds at Gibraltar, the fountains of Casablanca, winds
flowing like a river down canyons of the Atlas Mountains, and a Sahara
sandstorm churning below. With carefully researched prose and luminous
paintings, this book is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered about
the mysterious journeys of Earth's feathered creatures.
Other Books in the Series: THE PEREGRINE'S JOURNEY: A STORY OF
MIGRATION. Free downloadable activities can be found on the publisher's
website.