Ever been obsessed with something? I mean really obsessed? Ever lain awake dreaming about it: a new car perhaps, your dream house, a person? I guess we all have them, only my obsession is a little offbeat. Mine is plants. . ." After making a strange discovery on a childhood trip to Ikea, Chris Thorogood dreamed of becoming a botanist and would stop at nothing to feed his growing addiction to plants. In his hair-raising adventures across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, he treads a death-defying path over clifftops, up volcanoes, through typhoons, and into the heart of the world's vast green wilderness. Along the way, he encounters pitcher plants, irises, and orchids more heart-piercingly beautiful than you could ever imagine. Thorogood explains how "We share the biosphere with hundreds of thousands of plant species that existed long before us, and we have a duty of care to protect them, yet their plight often goes unnoticed. Perhaps we need to bring plants out of the shadows by portraying them differently: showing their intrigue, their character, something beyond a beautiful backdrop for animals to exist in; and challenging the perception of what botanists do and why they care so deeply." An internationally acclaimed illustrator, Thorogood conjures what he finds back to life in his electric paintings, which feature throughout. To follow his footsteps is to be under his spell--and you'll never think of plants the same way again."--
The simplest things can bring the greatest rewards. Twelve-year-old Billy loves to fish. He always treasures the times he can sit by the water and wait for the fish to bite. But Billy longs for someone to fish with. His dad is busy with work, and his few friends don't share his passion. However, Billy learns there is one person whose love for fishing equals his own—the mysterious W.R.R., whose trophies hang on the supermarket wall and whose brightly colored, handmade lures line the cases. Billy wants to be just like him, but he doesn't even know who W.R.R. is. When a big fishing tournament is held, Billy is convinced W.R.R. will win. Billy can't participate in the tournament himself because he doesn't have a partner, but he's anxious to watch everyone else, especially if he can see someone catch the great fish he battled earlier and maybe meet the elusive W.R.R. There's a big surprise in store for Billy and an ending you'll not soon forget! Hawgeye tells the story of a young boy's passion for fishing, but it's much more. Chris W. Weston's captivating tale will leave readers reflecting on simple joys, love, and their own family dynamics. A story children, parents, and grandparents will cherish, Hawgeye will bring a tear and a smile.
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