Books with author Jon Haslam

This is the story of an Atlantic salmon who is born in a river in the wilds of Canada. He is cared for by beavers until he is large enough to survive on his own. He journey’s to the Ocean and grows into a giant fish, returning to spawn in the same river, but can he survive the vicious attacks from the hungry Grizzly bears? The story of the life of a Salmon is fascinating for lovers of animals, who are his enemies? What does he eat to enable him to become so large? What is the salmon’s life like, in the river, and in the ocean? This book was written boys and girls of 4 to 7 who love animals.

This is a story about Benny, a busy little beaver who lives in the wilds of Canada. Beavers build dams which makes life better for many animals and fish. He is born in a beaver lodge where he learns from his father all there is to know about building dams and ‘scent mounds to keep away intruders. A huge wall of water threatens to flood many towns; can the beavers use their skills and knowledge of water to help? Did you know that Beavers protect newly born Salmon until they are large enough to survive from everyone who wishes to eat them? Benny becomes an adult and fathers his own baby ‘kits’, and his adventure with the wolves, mink, coyote, bears, lynx and eagles during a viciously cold winter will have you biting your fingernails. This book was written for boys and girls of 4 to 7 who love animals, both there is absolutely no reason why adults should not enjoy. This is the very latest version, now much larger than the original book.

These are the many stories of an African Elephant born in the Kruger Park in South Africa. His ancestor was a huge Elephant with tusks so long they touched the ground; he was a legend among Elephants. The Matriarch who is his grandmother remembers him well and knows it to be true. What do Elephants eat, how do they speak to each other, and how do they find water? Ernie learns everything from his grandmother and has many adventures in the vast game park, including being drunk after finding Marula fruit. A dangerous and wily Poacher sets out to track him down and shoot him for the huge valuable tusks he carries from his head, and the huge amount of meat he would provide. You will be spellbound reading about animal life in South Africa. This book was written for boys and girls from 4 to 7 who love animals, but may be enjoyed by adults. This is the very latest version, now much larger than the original book.

This is a story about a tiny swallow called Sid, a very beautiful bird that lives in the countryside of England, but only in the summer months of May to September, spending the winter months in the warm climate of South Africa. How is it possible that this tiny bird takes his family and undertakes a journey of 7,000 miles across France, Spain and North Africa using only a small pair of wings just to enjoy a warm climate? Then he flies back again in April. Sid and Samantha take their family on this long journey but then decide to remain there forever. They have to learn about new countries with different birds and dangers lurking everywhere. They enjoy a new exciting life together. This book was written for boys and girls of 4 to 7 who love animals, but there is absolutely no reason why adults should not enjoy also. This is the very latest version, now much larger than the original book.

This is a story about Greg who is a greyhound, a breed of dog who is able to run like the wind. His grandfather won the gold cup many years ago and his owner is determined to see that Greg does the same. Archie a wily old expert in training dogs is hired to make sure it happens one day soon. Will they be successful? This book was written for boys and girls of 4 to 7 who love animals. Adults may enjoy also.