Reviews of “Crows”
 Crows“Crows are cool. …Although written in a chatty tone and a very enjoyable leisure read, the book has notes and extensive bibliography that also make this a reference book.” “teens will love the folktales and anecdotes; an excellent source for projects” Booklist, Oct 15, 2007 Read more about Crows >> |
Crows“Nature writer Savage celebrates crows – and provides a lot of information about them – in this lovely little book.” Globe and Mail, Mar 24, 2007 Read more about Crows >> |
Crows“This is a readable piece of popular nature writing, accessible because of a deft juxtaposition of interesting anecdotes and firsthand accounts of scientific discoveries.” Canadian Literature, Mar 1, 2007 Read more about Crows >> |
Crows"Candace Savage's Crows is a beautifully crafted celebration of these birds, and places a greater emphasis on the author's and other people's artistic and emotional perception than on the fostering of a specific hypothesis. But she too uses every opportunity to introduce sound evolutionary and ecological concepts, including good descriptions of recent research on crow communication, breeding biology and, to a lesser extent, ecology." Nature, UK, Jan 1, 2006 Read more about Crows >> |
Crows" the combination of Savage's accessibility, the sheer depth of her research, the slight anthropomorphism, and the sparkling quality of her writing do more than explain the world of the corvine family. There's a startling intimacy to this literary encounter, from which most readers are likely to emerge well educated, informed, and curiously changed. That's a keen accomplishment for little more than 100 pages." Quill and Quire, Jan 1, 2006 Read more about Crows >> |
Crows"Crows is an accessible, lively, coffee table book that focuses on human-corvid interaction. Myths of First Nations and Australian aborigines, Tibetan and Brothers Grimm tales, woodcuts, photos and painting make this a highly entertaining book which captures the spirit and flight of corvids themselves." Globe and Mail, Jan 1, 2006 Read more about Crows >> |
Crows" a small but gorgeously produced package of natural science folklore and anecdote .Savage offers a most entertaining as well as informative tour." The Toronto Star, Jan 1, 2006 Read more about Crows >> |
Crows" the book is a jewel, filled with fun and interesting crow and raven anecdotes, accompanied by eyecatching drawings and photos." The Edmonton Journal, Jan 1, 2006 Read more about Crows >> |
Crows"Scattered throughout the book are poems, myths, paintings, drawings, photographs and anecdotes illustrating how crows and ravens have become part of the life and lore in many cultures, If there's a birder on your Christmas list, the book would make an interesting stocking stuffer." The Standard (St. Catherines, ON), Jan 1, 2006 Read more about Crows >> |
Crows" the joy of reading Crows is the iconoclastic energy it draws from busting myths about birds in generals and crows in particular. it is an entertaining and curiously engaging read, and one detects a genuine fondness and respect for its subject with every page. Savage presents a smattering of crow myths, legends and fables from crow-inhabited countries around the world that evoke the long fascination humans have had for these feathered pranksters. If you love crows or birds in general this may well be the book for you." Alberta Views, Jan 1, 2006 Read more about Crows >> |