Kakapo Rescue Saving the Worlds Strangest Parrot by Sy Montgomery

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BibliographyMontgomery, S. (2016). Kakapo Rescue Saving the Worlds Strangest Parrot. Turtleback Books. ISBN 0618494170 Plot SummaryThere was a time in which the kakapo species were abundant and happily living in New Zealand. The problems began with foreigners interrupting their natural habitat. Foreigners brought plants and animals that affected their environment. Different types of rats for instance, would prey on the kakapo it wasn’t enough that humans were eating them already. When rabbits were brought to the area they destroyed the land the kakapo would live on. It did not take long before this beautiful flightless bird was on the brink of extinction. It was then that National Kakapo Recovery Team was created to help kakapo once again thrive. Kakapos were moved to Codefish Island a location in which they could reproduce and be safe from predators. The members of this team have to go through great lengths to get to this location and have to go through a process to make sure they do not transmit anything that can harm the kakapo. These groups of volunteers and scientists track, study, and take care of newborn kakapos. The story goes over the many tasks these people do to insure the safety of these parrots. Critical AnalysisThe book is great for those interested in animal sciences and could be a great book source for students. Nic Bishop uses vivid pictures of kakapos, volunteers interacting with them, and even the equipment used to keep them safe. The pictures give a great visual as to the features of the kakapo such as its massive size compared to other species of parrots. The pictures also demonstrate the dedication of these scientists and volunteers to help these animals. The story reads like a documentary and due to the many pictures one can imagine it as if it’s a movie while reading. The text is detailed from describing the characteristics of the kakapo; to the day-to-day tasks these people do to keep kakapos alive. The narrative documents the work of the National Kakapo Recovery Team in their attempt to conserve this species. The book has embedded history, true events, scientific discoveries, and other kakapo facts. In addition, Sy Montgomery includes facts on preserving kakapos, informational websites, and a bibliography at the end of the story. Overall, the book is very informative about the kakapos and the people trying to save them from extinction. Review Excerpts
  • Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Nominee (2012)
  • Review in GOODREADS: “Follow intrepid animal lovers Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop on a ten-day excursion to witness the exciting events in the life of the kakapo.”
  • Review in KIRKUS: “The book’s careful design is unobtrusive: The progress of an opening egg sets off page numbers, and fern patterns provide a subtle decoration. Bibliography and a website encourage readers’ further explorations. Wonderful.”
  • Sibert Medal (2011)
 ConnectionsCan be used as a source to talk about endangered species to students. The book is a great source of information on the kakapo. Students could use this book as a source for a research project. Similar books to this:

 Carson, Mary Kay. The Bat Scientists. ISBN 0547199562
Lourie, Peter. The Manatee Scientists: The Science of Saving the Vulnerable. ISBN 054715254X

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