An Owl Without a Name

Whimsical adventure story for early readers. The author is an elementary school teacher and is preparing a teacher's guide for the book. The book contains b&w drawings throughout along with chapter opening illustrations by Kimiko Fraser, which perfectly capture the avian characters in the book. The story was inspired by a real-life owl who was injured in the author's backyard and taken to a birds-of-prey rescue centre for rehabilitation. Themes of identity, loss, adventure, self-discovery, compassion, family, change, friendship, forgiveness, self-awareness, innocence, wildlife rescue. Themes and topics within the book can provide an opportunity for discussion among young readers, caregivers, and educators.