I Am Coyote, by Geri Vistein
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I Am Coyote, by Geri Vistein
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Coyote is three years old when she leaves her family in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario and embarks on a 500-mile odyssey eastward in search of a territory of her own and a mate to share it with.
Journeying by night through the dead of winter, she endures extreme cold, hunger, and a harrowing crossing of the St. Lawrence River in Montreal before her cries of loneliness are finally answered in the wilds of Maine. The mate she finds must gnaw off a paw to escape a trap. The first coyotes in the northern U.S., they raise pups (losing several), experience summer plenty, winter hardship, playfulness, and unmistakable love and grief. Blending science and imagination with magical results, this story tells how coyotes may have populated a land desperately in need of a keystone predator, and no one who reads it will doubt the value of their ecological role.
- Told through the eyes of a coyote, this is a riveting story with mythic dimensions.
- A work of creative nonfiction that adheres to the highest standards of wildlife biology.
- With deep insights into wild canine behavior, penetrates the veil of “otherness” that separates us from the animals with whom we share the planet.
- An appendix explores the history and current status of coyotes in North America. Native Americans considered them tricksters, messengers, and companions. Given the disappearance of wolves, they are even more critical to ecosystem health today. The author explains how, without coyotes, prey species are weakened by disease and parasites.
- Geri Vistein speaks extensively about coyote-human interactions to a variety of audiences. She is a nationally recognized expert on the topic and maintains the website CoyoteLivesInMaine.com.
- A QR code in the book takes readers to a hauntingly beautiful recording of coyote song.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #573705 in Books
- Brand: Tilbury House Publishers
- Published on: 2015-10-09
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .80" w x 6.00" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 192 pages
From School Library Journal Gr 4–7—This creative blend of fiction and nonfiction tells the story of a coyote, from cradle to grave. It starts when she separates from her mother and littermates and makes a 500-mile journey over harsh terrain from Canada to Maine. The book is narrated in the third person, and readers are privy to commentary on what Coyote is thinking and feeling as she encounters one challenge after another. The author's background as a conservation biologist comes through; Coyote's circumstances and behavior are authentic. For example, Vistein conjures up an image of the playful and agile dance of a coyote hunting mice in the field, and then she carefully explains the importance of coyotes keeping the mouse population in balance. This is a simple yet intricate case study, rather than more conventional animal fiction. Readers will come away with a genuine appreciation for these creatures and their role in nature. VERDICT This unique addition will serve students who are fascinated by wildlife and truly interested in understanding how ecosystems work.—Amy Thurow, New Glarus School District, WI
Review “...A sensitive, passionate story told from an intriguing point of view.” (Kirkus)“This is not a book about “a species of animal” and what “it” does. Geri Vistein takes us so deep into Coyote’s skin and behind the eyes and nose that she reveals for us the intricacies and perceptions of creatures who lead lives among us. This is the right perspective for understanding who we are here with on Earth. Vistein has chosen one of the absolutely most wondrous fellow-creatures in America to make our introduction.” (Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words; What Animals Think and Feel)
From the Inside Flap Notable Features [[ Told through the eyes of a coyote, this is a riveting story with mythic dimensions. [[ A work of creative nonfiction that adheres to the highest standards of wildlife biology. [[ With deep insights into wild canine behavior, penetrates the veil of "otherness" that separates us from the animals with whom we share the planet. [[ An appendix explores the history and current status of coyotes in North America. Native Americans considered them tricksters, messengers, and companions. Given the disappearance of wolves, they are even more critical to ecosystem health today. The author explains how, without coyotes, prey species are weakened by disease and parasites. [[ Geri Vistein speaks extensively about coyote-human interactions to a variety of audiences. She is a nationally recognized expert on the topic and maintains the website CoyoteLivesInMaine.com. [[ A QR code in the book takes readers to a hauntingly beautiful recording of coyote song.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. In a Class of Its Own By Suzy T. Kane Author Geri Vistein must be part coyote herself; otherwise, how could she get so deep inside coyote heart and mind? A carnivore biologist and obviously a keen observer, Vistein pulls her reader inside Coyote’s life, convincingly revealing the animal’s intelligence and emotions without being anthropomorphic—a literary feat in itself besides good storytelling.When I asked myself why I was so profoundly moved by Coyote’s experiences, more questions elbowed their way in. Where on my own bookshelves would I place this book? Is it a love story? Is it a children’s book for adults? Is it a nature book? Does it belong in the spiritual section?The author does not pull any punches about the reality wild animals face, and maybe that observation answers why I am haunted by Coyote’s experiences. The coyote characters are so clearly drawn, they trot alongside you long after you put the book down.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I have gained a new respect for these intelligent and loving Coyotes and their place in our world By Susan A captivating read! As you stride alongside with Coyote in her wondrous journeys, you get a bird’s-eye view of the daily challenges and perils of living in the wild. I have gained a new respect for these intelligent and loving Coyotes and their place in our world. Beautifully written! Bravo Geri Vistein!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I have to say that she has had a great influence on my life By Andre F. Ouellette Although Geri Vistein and I have never met, I have to say that she has had a great influence on my life. A couple of years ago, I had been doing some research on coyotes in Maine, and had found a chat room site established by a group of northern Mainers that promoted the hunting of coyotes using dogs to flush them out, where they were ambushed by human hunters; they showed many pictures of entire coyote packs butchered for the shear joy of killing them. Not long ago, citizens in my southern Maine town, began complaining to city officials about coyotes that were seen in neighborhoods, and city officials held a meeting to discuss the problem. Hundreds of people attended the meeting and were demanding that state officials should come to our town to kill off these beautiful animals. I attended that meeting and defended the existence of coyotes, Shortly after this meeting, Geri Vistein appeared on our local TV station to talk about coyotes, and our need to accept them as a vital part of our ecosystem. I believe that her shared insights helped change how many perceived the coyote as a menace. Her book, "I Am Coyote", is a beautiful journey into the life of a wonderful creature that enriches our existence; I truly hope that our human fears will not lead to their extinction. Thank you Ms Vistein for sharing your wisdom.
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