Böcker av Linda Harkey

Turkeys around here call me Blake Jake Turkey. I live with my flock in Magnum, Oklahoma.One day when we were snoozing in the shade, I heard our warning alarm: "Gobble! Gobble! Gobble!"Three of my brothers shot straight up in the air, high into the calm, clear blue sky.But I froze in the grass near the pond. I gazed up at them. I knew I shouldn't have dozed duringour class on how to make an emergency take-off from the high grass. What scared them?Uh, no! I see it leaping towards me!This begins the heart-warming story about Blake Jake Turkey, his best friend Homer, a Hereford bull,and an annoying hunting dog named Rush.ENDORSEMENTS FOR LINDA'S BOOKSDesert Friends (Travels with the Pack) - RECOMMENDED by the US Review - Book Review byJoyce Jacobo - "Animal friends in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona are found in all sizes, shapes, and colors.""It is a fun, lighthearted read, which should work very well when shared by elementary school teacherswith their classes. However, it could also make a wonderful bedtime story for children who are especiallyinterested in animals."CINDY CARR, NBCT, DISTRICT INTERVENTION COORDINATOR, LETRS SITEFACILITATOR, M.ED. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, SAT/MLSS COORDINATOR,FORMER SECOND AND THIRD GRADE TEACHER-EAGLE NEST ELEMENTARYChatty the Hen Pheasant (Travels with the Pack) - "Linda Harkey and I have been working together forfive years. She brings an extra spark of knowledge, expertise, and fun to the process of writing storiesfor our young students in the classroom. Her perspective as an author inspires and motivates mystudents in a way that I have not achieved as a reading/writing teacher. I treasure our partnership."CHRISTY ESQUIVEL-THIRD GRADE TEACHER-EAGLE NEST ELEMENTARYChatty the Hen Pheasant (Travels with the Pack) - "The students enjoyed reading Chatty. They lovedChatty's character and Nassau's character... My students loved learning to write from Mrs. Harkey."

The pack at the Lazy Dog Hacienda in Oklahoma includes five dogs: Doc, the oldest and wisest; Zeke, his annoying younger brother; Patch, Doc's daughter; Rush, Doc's son; and Newt, a black Lab who is part of the family. One day, when Doc and Patch are napping on the porch, a young black crow swoops down and lands on Patch's head. This is how the dogs meet Willie, a crow with bad eyesight who becomes the particular friend of Patch. Although the other dogs don't like Willie very much, Doc knows Patch can learn a lot about birds by playing with the crow. Then one day, Patch accidentally falls into the swimming pool and isn't able to get out. Doc and Zeke can't swim, so Willie is sent to find Newt to rescue Patch. Will he make it in time?Featuring fun color illustrations, this children's story shares how a pack of hunting dogs and an extraordinary crow become friends and learn from one another."These hunting dogs jump off the page and come to life through Linda's tales of their adventures as they face challenges in life. I am a second grade teacher in Eagle Nest, New Mexico, and I also organize our public library summer reading program. Linda's stories engaged our students in the lives of these dogs sparking great discussions and learning activities about character development, sequencing, and elements of the story. One student brought a stuffed puppy dog named after Zeke to join the fun every week." -Cindy Carr, NBCT"A lovable bird dog points the way to outdoor fun in the country in this children's book......A sweet slice of rural American canine life." -Kirkus ReviewI had the opportunity to spend the summer doing a summer reading program in Northern New Mexico where we read Linda Harkey's book, Hickory Doc's Tales. When we got to the chapter, "Willie's First Secret", the kids loved it and eagerly wanted to figure out the "secret". The last paragraph revealed there were more secrets, so the kids wanted to know more stories about Willie. I am so excited that Willie's secrets will be revealed in this new children's book. I can't wait to enjoy it with my students!-Dana McBee, 4th-5th Grade Teacher, Eagle Nest Elementary School, Eagle Nest, New Mexico

Doc is the oldest and wisest of five hunting dogs at the Lazy Dog Hacienda. He's expected to keep the rest of the pack in line, especially during hunting trips. But things get interesting when the Great One (our hunter) adds a new animal into the mix. Solitary Toes and Brown-Headed Cowbirds shares a humorous story depicting the relationships between horses, cowbirds, and hunting dogs. Geared toward first through third grade readers, this young reader's book helps children improve their reading skills while providing knowledge about animals, nature, and life lessons. "These hunting dogs jump off the page and come to life through Linda's tales of their adventures as they face challenges in life. I am a second-grade teacher in Eagle Nest, New Mexico, and I also organize our public library summer reading program. Linda's stories engaged our students in the lives of these dogs, sparking great discussions and learning activities about character development, sequencing, and elements of the story. One student brought a stuffed puppy dog named after Zeke to join the fun every week."-Cindy Carr, NBCT"A lovable bird dog points the way to outdoor fun in the country in this children's book......A sweet slice of rural American canine life." -Kirkus Review"The Hickory Doc's Tales book series is always a thrilling adventure by an author who writes from the heart."-Sondra Mullins, Gilcrease Museum Docent