Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City
by Janet Schulman
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Author: Janet SchulmanIllustrator: Meilo So
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-03-11
ISBN: 0375845585
Number of pages: 40
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Book Reviews of Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City
Book Review: This is a marvelous mini biography of one of Manhattan's most famous residents, the beautiful red-tail hawk, Pale Male!
Summary: 5 Stars
An unusual event happened long ago in Manhattan. A red-tailed hawk appeared to catch a thermal and was gliding over the colorful autumn foliage in Central Park. He had the perfect vantage point for catching his dinner and his "wingspan of four feet" enabled him to stay aloft until he spotted something to eat. Most red-tail hawks would only stop at the park for a short period of time and would later move onto a more rural, hawk friendly setting, but this male was different because he "liked what he saw and he stayed." The birders of New York City were ecstatic and, unbeknownst even to them, would be watching this hawk for a long time. "Pale Male," as he was dubbed, was determined to be a Manhattanite.
He was a rascal who "dive-bombed tasty pigeons and rats at their litter-can snack bars" and critters like squirrels were not immune to his antics. There was one critter that soon attracted his interest and that was another redtail. His courtship dance began and he was determined to win her over, not only for himself, but to the city. Their first nests were failures and later, when she was injured, he was fortunate enough to find another mate. Pale Male, who had taste, began to build a nest on 927 Fifth Avenue. His nest was destroyed by the owner of the building, but the couple persevered and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intervened. The babies began to arrive and over the years there were more until . . . the owners destroyed not only the nest, but the entire building spike structure Pale Male needed for his nests. Would this famous Manhattanite be forced to leave the city for a new home in the country?
This is a marvelous mini biography of one of Manhattan's most famous residents. The storyline just pulls the reader along. Even though I knew the ending, the tension made me anxious to find out what would happen to Pale Male and his mate. The book is in picture book format and is what many call "wordy," but it is the type of story that will draw a great deal of interest from the very young to the adult audience. The watercolors are nicely detailed and capture the busyness and activity of the city as well as the sereneness of the park. In the back of the book is a more detailed discussion of the author's experience and thoughts about Pale Male and his descendants in New York. This book is a 2009-10 Red Clover nominee in Vermont.
Summary of Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City
The birdwatchers of Central Park were buzzing?a young red-tailed hawk had been spotted, would he stay? The bird they dubbed Pale Male not only stayed, he became one of New York City?s most famous residents. Pale Male and his mate built their nest near the top of one of Fifth Avenue?s swankiest apartment buildings. Nine years and 23 chicks later, Pale Male?s fame had grown so large that a CBS newsman named him Father of the Year! But Pale Male was less beloved by the residents of the building, and in 2004 the owners suddenly removed the nest?setting off an international outcry on behalf of the birds.Birds Books
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