If you or your kids are into nature and nature study and are looking for some great chapter books along the nature theme, check out any of the books by Sam Campbell. Sam Campbell was born in 1895 and lived his adult, writing days in Northern WI on an island "sanctuary". During the winter he traveled around giving lectures on nature. He wrote most of his books from his sanctuary where he lived.
His books center around him and his wife Giny and the animals that they cared for. They often took in animals with injuries or orphaned animals. Though the books are fiction, they are influenced by real events. His books are very well-written with great vocabulary. Sam Campbel did believe in God and wrote from this perspective. He may have leaned a bit towards seeing nature as a perfect example for us and conserving nature. HIs books are great for learning about animals and seeing them in a different light. There are some hilarious stories about the animals they cared for and great stories with other people - especially some great children as he loved children though didn't have any himself. These books have been enjoyed by my young children but are also written with enough philosophy and ideas to think about that they're great for adults as well. We have some of these books at our library, so check and see if you have them if you're looking for some great books!
I thoroughly enjoy reading your posts and find myself either challenged and/or finding something that I can glean for my own use. Thank you for sharing, this is what I started blogging to find.
Melissa
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