Come Back, Salmon: How a Group of Dedicated Kids Adopted Pigeon Creek and Brought it Back to Life

From Gisela Jernigan--Childrens Literature: "Although Pigeon Creek flows into Washington's beautiful Puget Sound, before it was adopted and cleaned up by Mr. Jackson's fifth grade class, it was so full of trash that you could barely see the water, let alone any fish. Just about everyone in Jackson Elementary, led by the dedicated fifth grade, helped to clean the creek and restock it with baby salmon. Throughout the project the kids learned a great deal about the ecology of the stream and the needs and life cycle of the Coho salmon. And even though many people told them the salmon would never return to Pigeon Creek, they were successful. The many colored photos and drawings enhance the lively text, which is informal, informational and inspiring. Orbis Pictus Award winner and a Horn Book Fanfare award."

Molly Cone is the author of more than forty books for young readers, including seven titles in her popular Mishmash series. Both she and her husband are natives of Washington state, and they currently make their home in Seattle. Ms. Cone's penchant for Pacific Northwest settings and her love for the are around Puget Sound sparked her interest in the Jackson School story.

Sidnee Wheelwright lives in Snohomish County, Washington, where she writes and photographs for a number of local publications. Her photos have also appeared in national magazines, including U.S. Kids anf Good Housekeeping. A former English teacher, Ms. Wheelwright served as editor for the Adopt-A-Stream Foundation newsletter, and she is currently active in several local conservation efforts.