Reviewed by annieb123 on
Operation Pangolin is a well written and accessible book for all ages about conservation and (of course) about pangolins by Suzi Eszterhas. Released 4th Oct 2022 by Lerner, it's 40 pages and is available in library binding and ebook formats.
The photography throughout is clear and in color. The accompanying text is both sobering and in some places hopeful. Although pangolins are likely the most trafficked animal in the world as well as being endangered, the conservation scientists and grassroots efforts to save these beautiful animals is tireless.
It's accessible and well written and although it's mostly aimed at 8-12 year olds (Lexile measure 1030) it's full of interesting facts about pangolins' anatomy, behavior, and habitat which everyone will find interesting. The author and publisher have also included an abbreviated glossary and a bibliography/links for further reading.
Four and a half stars. This would be a good choice for public or school library acquisition, gift giving, and home use.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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- 8 November, 2022: Reviewed