In "Frightful's Daughter" by Jean Craighead George, the story continues the journey of Frightful, a young peregrine falcon, as she matures and faces the challenges of the wild. Following the events of "Frightful’s Mountain," the narrative explores themes of survival and freedom as Frightful learns to hunt, navigate her territory, and care for her young. With the help of her human companion, Sam, she learns valuable lessons about instinct, independence, and the bond between nature and nurture. The novel captures the beauty of the natural world while highlighting the trials and triumphs of a young bird navigating her environment. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Dutton Juvenile .

Jean Craighead George wrote over one hundred books for children and young adults. Her novel Julie of the Wolves won the Newbery Medal in 1973, and she received a 1960 Newbery Honor for My Side of the Mountain. She continued to write acclaimed picture books that celebrate the natural world. Her other books with Wendell Minor include The Wolves Are Back; Luck; Everglades; Arctic Son; Morning, Noon, and Night; and Galapagos George. Wendell Minor has illustrated numerous award-winning picture books, including Reaching for the Moon by Buzz Aldrin, Galapagos George by Jean Craighead George, and If You Were a Panda Bear by his wife, Florence Minor. Mr. Minor's art has been exhibited at the Norman Rockwell Museum, among other prestigious institutions throughout the country. He lives in rural Connecticut with Florence and their two cats.