Turkey Hunt Tradition

Young hunter April learns an unexpected lesson when her grandfather has to miss their traditional turkey hunt in this chapter book for ages 8–11.

Twelve-year-old April Clark is passionate about two things: woodworking and hunting, both skills learned from her beloved grandfather. But this year, GrandJack is recovering from a health problem and can’t join the trip to turkey camp. He tells her that a different sort of trip can still be great and gives her his prize box call to bring for luck. On the day of the hunt, April is determined to land the biggest, best tom she can. But her insistence on only getting the best turkey leads her to make a big mistake. Suddenly, the huge gobbler she’s bagged doesn’t seem quite so perfect. To make things right with GrandJack—and herself—April will have to figure out if different can still be good, and whether perfect really is best.

Features of Turkey Hunt Tradition:

• An authentic fiction story that features a popular hunting activity
• First-person point of view that puts readers in the middle of the action
• High-energy illustrations that attract young fans of outdoor sports

 

About the Wilderness Ridge series
Authentic hunting and fishing stories are brought to life in the Wilderness Ridge chapter book series. Readers will experience the highs and lows of outdoor adventures—from the thrill of a young hunter’s first deer camp to the disappointment of missing a big fish. No matter the outcome, these stories will demonstrate essential skills young sportsmen and sportswomen need, including teamwork, respect, personal responsibility, and positive thinking. With action-packed illustrations and accessible text, Wilderness Ridge will reel in readers and have them hunting for the next book.

Monica Roe grew up in a tiny farming town and spent her childhood holed up in a corner of the local library, where she was once almost locked in at closing time. (She saw this as a huge win; the librarian disagreed). Monica has spent more than a decade as a physical therapy provider for remote, off-road communities throughout rural Alaska. When not commuting to work on bush planes, Monica studies public health at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She and her family spend summers at their apiary in South Carolina and provide local educational programs about pollinators and beekeeping.