{"product_id":"wolf-island-9781554550074","title":"Wolf Island","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor our 40th anniversary Fitzhenry \u0026amp; Whiteside is issuing a newly designed edition of this classic bestseller! Information Book of the Year Mr. Christies Book Award nominee Shortlisted for 1989 Mr. Christies Childrens Book Award for illustration Childrens Literature Roundtable of Canada 1990 Information Book of the Year  With a new cover and newly designed interiors  Wolf Island is sure to be a howl! Its a vivid  full colour portrait of nature  and the fragile balance of a natural ecosystem. Set on an island in Northern Ontario  the Wolf Island story  based on an actual event  is a moving chronicle of what happens when the highest link in a food chain is removed. The resultant population growth  food shortage  and starvation affect every member of the chain. A family of wolves leave their island environment. Although  at first  their absence is unnoticed  natures delicately balanced ecosystem comes undone over a period of months  and the mice  rabbits  squirrels  and even owls fight for survival. Finally  the accidental return of the wolf family to their home restores the island habitat to health.  Celia Godkins dramatic  full colour illustrations will inspire readers of all ages. Her scientific portrait of an ecosystem and its component species will not be easily forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45116137537589,"sku":"ByrdShop_1554550076","price":61.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781554550074_6627f9d8-3fa2-49c3-bf98-b9a907b07098.jpg?v=1778517045","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/wolf-island-9781554550074","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}