"Windhover" by Alan Brown explores the intricate relationship between humans and nature through the lens of a young boy's journey. Set against the backdrop of the English countryside, the narrative follows the protagonist as he finds solace and inspiration in the natural world, particularly from the graceful flight of a windhover. As he grapples with personal challenges and the complexities of growing up, the boy learns valuable life lessons about resilience, connection, and the beauty of the environment. The novel celebrates the transformative power of nature, highlighting how it can shape one's identity and outlook on life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Collins Picture Lions .

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 1998 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Professor Alan Brown teaches at Southern Methodist University in the USA. He is a memory expert who has spent more than thirty years researching how students learn. Christian Birmingham graduated in illustration from Exeter College of Art and Design in 1991, and is one of the most talented artists of his generation.