Mike and a Lynx Named Kitty

Mike Kerr pens a story based on his boyhood experiences in a commercial fishing village in Kodiak, Alaska. On this forested island surrounded by ocean where whales frolic offshore, Mike builds his own campsite to practice outdoor survival skills. He discovers a lynx kitten and cares for it when it becomes orphaned. Torn between his love for the animal and allowing it to remain wild, Mike learns respect for nature balancing it with humanity when he allows the animal to roam free. A long and cherished friendship develops between animal and boy with experiences that build love and trust between them.

Mike's story describes many fun and interesting experiences about life in rural Alaska including:
wilderness camping
living among the wildlife on land and sea
respect for the environment
outdoor survival skills
the challenges of commercial fishing

Illustration copyright 2006 Karen Vitt