Other editions of book A Wing and a Prayer

Lupé might be the very last Guadalupe petrel alive, and he knows the best way to save his flock is to find the Islands of Life and a mate. The problem is the well-meaning man-flock that's decided to keep him safe... in a cage. But Lupé has hatched an escape plan all his own!Told in a 'Disneyesque' style, "A Wing and a Prayer" will have you smiling and laughing as you're introduced to wonderful characters but also important themes, especially the environment.Often compared to works such as "Jonathan Livingston Seagull," "Watership Down," and "The Jungle Books," this 25th Anniversary Edition also features an introduction by ​Mark Tercek, President and CEO of The Nature Conservancy.

Lupé might be the very last Guadalupe petrel alive, and he knows the best way to save his flock is to find the Islands of Life and a mate. The problem is the well-meaning man-flock that's decided to keep him safe... in a cage. But Lupé has hatched an escape plan all his own!Told in a 'Disneyesque' style, A Wing and a Prayer will have you smiling and laughing as you're introduced to wonderful characters but also important themes, especially the environment.Often compared to works such as Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Watership Down, and The Jungle Books, this 25th Anniversary Edition also features an introduction by Mark Tercek, President and CEO of The Nature Conservancy.

In the spirit of "Jonathon Livingston Seagull," and "Watership Down," author John Morano brings us the unforgettable story of Lupe. Lupe believes he is the last Guadalupe Petrel alive and he might be just that. But right now, his biggest problem is that a man-flock has decided to save him by locking him in a cage. Lupe knows that the only way he can save his kind is to find a female so he plots his escape to search for the Islands of Life. Lupes story will make you smile and laugh and leave you with a lasting warmth. And all the while, Morano will take you to strange places, introduce you to wonderful characters and make you think about religion, race, responsibility and the environment. A Wing and A Prayer is, at once, a childrens book for adults and a young adult novel with universal themes. An afternoons read that youll never forget. Features a special introduction by John C. Sawhill, President and CEO of The Nature Conservancy. Cover art by Buster Blue.

In the spirit of Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Watership Down, author John Morano brings us the story of Lupé. Lupé believes he is the last Guadalupe Petrel alive and he might just be. But right now, his biggest problem is that the man-flock has decided to "save" him by locking him in a cage. Lupé knows the only way he can save his kind is to find a female Petrel, so he plots his escape to search for the Islands of Life. John Morano will take you to strange places, introduce you to wonderful creatures and make you think about religion, race, responsibility and the environment that we all share. With an introduction by John C. Sawhill, President and CEO of The Nature Conservancy

Lupé might be the very last Guadalupe petrel alive, and he knows the best way to save his flock is to find the Islands of Life and a mate. The problem is the well-meaning man-flock that's decided to keep him safe...in a cage. But Lupé has hatched an escape plan all his own! Told in a "Disneyesque" style, A Wing and a Prayer will have you smiling and laughing as you're introduced to wonderful characters but also important themes, especially the environment. Often compared to works such as Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Watership Down, and The Jungle Books, this 25th Anniversary Edition also features an introduction by Mark Tercek, President and CEO of The Nature Conservancy.