Overview
The story of the impactful partnership between humans and mockingbirds, both scientifically and culturally over the centuries, written for young adults by award-winning nonfiction powerhouse Phil Hoose.
The Northern mockingbirdās brilliant songāa loud, bright, liquid sampling of musical notes and phrasesāhas made it a beloved companion and the official bird of five states. Many of our favorite songs and poems feature mockingbirds.
Mockingbirds have been companions to humans for centuries. Many Native American myths and legends feature mockingbirds, often teaching humans to speak. Thomas Jeffersonās mockingbird, āDickā, was the first White House pet. John James Audubonās portrait of a rattlesnake raiding a mockingbirdās nest sparked outrage in the world of art. Atticus Finchās somber warning to his children, āRemember, itās a sin to kill a Mockingbird,ā is known throughout the world. Some jazz musicians credit mockingbirds with teaching them a four-note call that says, āBreakās over.ā And mockingjaysāa hybrid between jabberjays and mockersāare a symbol of the rebel cause in the Hunger Games trilogy.
But in the early 1900s the mocker was plummeting toward extinction. Too many had been trapped, sold, and caged. Something had to be done. To the rescue came a powerful and determined group of women.
Now, National Book Award and Newbery honor-winner Phillip Hoose brings the story of the important and overlooked connection between humans and mockingbirdsāpast, present, and future. It is the third volume of his bird trilogy.
Duet is a study in the power of song. As author Steve Sheinkin puts it, āThis book will change how you listen to the world.ā
This book title, Duet (Our Journey in Song with the Northern Mockingbird), ISBN: 9780374388775, by Phillip Hoose, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) (September 13, 2022) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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