Books with title Song of the Jackalope

Set in the picturesque landscape of the American southwest, the legendary jackalope comes alive in this appealing story of young Molly and a series of surprising and revealing adventures. Handicapped by only having one antler and ridiculed by the other jackalopes, Molly is aided through the intervention of the mysterious Grandal. Through him, she soon learns that the true source of strength is within. With that assurance and by using her own special gift, the little jackalope is able to touch the life of a lonely sheepherder and finds a mystical reward for herself in the experience. The door to Molly’s circle quickly widens to reveal her cousins, Priscilla and Abigail, the food-obsessed Jumbo, and an irrepressible magpie named Fraida. Enter also, Molly’s newfound friendship with a ginkgo tree and a threat to its existence from some of Molly’s friends. A new test comes with Grandal’s strange summons for assistance in aiding a trapped coyote, a fearful enemy of the jackalope clan. Adding to the danger on the mission is the proximity of the alluring, but deadly Matamor, an enchanting oasis. As the plot deepens, other jackalopes are drawn into the action, and Molly is increasingly confronted by her own doubts and fears. Driven by a sense of duty, but caught in the vortex of a powerful force at the end, she is swept to a startling revelation and conclusion.

"Song of the Jackalope" draws on the image of a legendary animal whose history as a myth is not fully known. By one account, the first white man who claimed to see a jackalope was an old western trapper. As the legend grew, there were stories of cowboys hearing humanlike voices singing to them from lonely hillsides or prairies at night. The melodies, it was said, were those of the jackalope, a creature of remarkable vocal abilities and very fleet of foot. Now the legendary "critter" comes alive in an unusual book that is written as juvenile fiction, but offers adult appreciation as well. Its setting is in the picturesque landscape of the southwest; there are 76 hand drawn illustrations that bring the scenes and characters to life. The story itself centers on a handicapped young jackalope named Molly who undergoes a series of surprising and revealing adventures. Possessed of a gifted singing voice, she is befriended by Grandal, a shadowy old jack rabbit of mystical origin. Other characters of interest enter the plot, and Molly finds herself increasingly challenged by unusual circumstances, moving to a finale which is unexpected but uplifting in emotion and spirit. Decidedly alegorical, there are some humorous episodes and character traits that most people will recognize. Fifth grade to adult.

A dastardly secret. A creature that cannot be. A great mystery itching to be solved.Dylan Wylde has barely had time to recover from his harrowing battle with Captain Grimdire when he and his friend's find themselves caught up in a new mysterious adventure on Weirdbey Island.People are vanishing in the night and no one wants to talk about it…Are these sinister occurrences linked to the eerie fortune teller who’s just arrived in town? The one gathering a horde of strange, creepy-eyed followers?Dylan and his friends soon find themselves investigating the disappearances while uncovering a cryptic mythical creature who shouldn’t exist.Now, as a series of dark events spread across the island, they’re forced to face a terrifying new foe who threatens to take over the world.Jackalopes, rotten mermaids, and rabbits that are not what they seem…For readers who love scary magical adventures, Goosebumps and Stranger Things.Buy The Day of The Jackalope and dive into the adventure today!Praise for Eldritch Black:“Eldritch Black is a superior story teller! Every character is brought fully to life with very few words, and what a delightfully creepy cast of characters he's written”“Wonderful world building paired with a perfect tone of dark and spooky.”“(Reviewing on behalf of my 11 yr who read this book)I absolutely loved it! Just the right amount of scary. It kept me on the edge of my seat!”

A dastardly secret. A creature that cannot be. A great mystery itching to be solved.Dylan Wylde has barely had time to recover from his harrowing battle with Captain Grimdire when he and his friend's find themselves caught up in a new mysterious adventure on Weirdbey Island.People are vanishing in the night and no one wants to talk about it…Are these sinister occurrences linked to the eerie fortune teller who’s just arrived in town? The one gathering a horde of strange, creepy-eyed followers?Dylan and his friends soon find themselves investigating the disappearances while uncovering a cryptic mythical creature who shouldn’t exist.Now, as a series of dark events spread across the island, they’re forced to face a terrifying new foe who threatens to take over the world.Jackalopes, rotten mermaids, and rabbits that are not what they seem…For readers who love scary magical adventures, Goosebumps and Stranger Things.Buy The Day of The Jackalope and dive into the adventure today!Praise for Eldritch Black:“Eldritch Black is a superior story teller! Every character is brought fully to life with very few words, and what a delightfully creepy cast of characters he's written”“Wonderful world building paired with a perfect tone of dark and spooky.”“(Reviewing on behalf of my 11 yr who read this book)I absolutely loved it! Just the right amount of scary. It kept me on the edge of my seat!”