There's an Owl in the Shower (1995)

by Jean Craighead George

Other authors: Christine H. Merrill (Illustrator)

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A great mentor text for a variety of subjects. (

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mkcampbell11 | Nov 26, 2012 |

Reading this book in my Lacey Elementary class and is great for teaching students how to problem solve and forshadow. 133 pages

katherine.arena | Mar 3, 2012 |

I liked this book. It's got kid appeal, just like George's other books. No, it's not a coming of age book; it doesn't have the same quality as her award winning books, but the story is delightful and informative. The setting and conflict drew me in before the plot. A boy whose father has lost his logging job because of environmentalists in the northwest woods rescues a baby owl. Fun.

mebrock | Jun 6, 2008 |

Not a very good book by Jean George. Not much mental images and description. (

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Jean Craighead George	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Merrill, Christine H.	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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There's an Owl in the Shower

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1995

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Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee (1997-1998.3|Intermediate, 1997-1998)

Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Nominee (2000)

Texas Bluebonnet Award Nominee (1998)

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The the members of the Willow Creek Northern Spotted Owl Study - Rocky, Alan, Chris, and Peter.

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Borden Watson braked his bike and jumped off.

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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0064406822, Paperback)

Borden's father, Leon, was a logger in the old-growth forests of California. That is, until the spotted-owl lovers interfered. One day, frustrated by his father's unemployment, Borden sets out on a mission of revenge against the spotted owl but returns home with a half-starved owlet instead.
The family soon discovers that the owlet, whom Borden names Bardy, loves to take showers and watch late-night TV. Only after the whole family has fallen in love with Bardy do they realize that the conflict between nature and human industry is not so easily resolved.
Award-winning nature writer jean Craighead George tells a heartwarming story about a family and their love affair with a special little owl.

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Because protecting spotted owls has cost Borden's father his job as a logger in the old growth forest of northern California, Borden intends to kill any spotted owl he sees, until he and his father find themselves taking care of a young owlet.