Reed, Lynn Rowe. Roscoe and the Pelican Rescue.

Reed, Lynn Rowe.   Roscoe and the Pelican Rescue. 

Holiday House     2011  unp  14.95 978-0-8234-2352-1 

elem  Realistic Fiction       VG    

A boy goes to the Louisiana coast to visit his cousin one month after the Deep water Horizon oil

rig explosion and spill.  He helps rescue pelicans and other wildlife.  A boy

is excited about flying to Louisiana to visit his cousin.  They plan to spend

the day at the beach, but find the beach is closed due to the oil spill after

the Deep water Horizon rig explosion.  The children and dog, Roscoe, find some

pelicans covered with oil.  The family brings the birds to a wildlife rescue

center.  There the birds are cared for and cleaned up.  Other animals are also

rescued and cleaned.  When the birds are recovered, the family drives the

animals to a clean area and releases them.

  The text is accurate and clear about what is involved in rescuing animals from

an oil spill.  The International Bird Rescue Research Center has reviewed the

text for accuracy.

  The illustrations are almost cartoon-like.  They look like an elementary child

has painted them.  Children will relate to the illustrations but some adults

might not care for the style.

            Theal, Joan