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Book SynopsisThis book inspires young people to explore nature's life cycles and understand the concept of the circle of life, as told through the tale of a family that embarks on a hunting and trapping adventure. It is an endearing story that weaves together such themes as sustainable living, our natural environment, and living closer to nature. The first book for children by this acclaimed storyteller and author, Muskrat for Supper includes questions young people have asked Kenny Salwey about his lifestyle as a river rat living off the land. The story will be illustrated with black-and-white photographs as well as nonfiction material to supplement the text.
Trade Review"This is a book I highly recommend for a reader of almost any age. It's small enough to fit into a purse or a jacket pocket -- and a page or two will lessen the frustrations most of us experience when we have to wait in line, for a real live person to actually pick up the phone -- or during an airport delay." --Agri-View "With gentle common sense and a self-taught naturalist's eye toward preservation and sustainability, Salwey weaves a semi-fictional story in with his own exciting, true-life tales about living in the Mississippi backwaters. Salwey, also known as The Last River Rat, romanticizes his life but includes plenty of honesty: it's not easy to share space with a snake or to pull yourself out of broken ice, but the rewards and the beauty outweigh those small inconveniences." --Terri Schlichenmeyer
