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Alone and lost in New York City, ten-year-old Icelandic girl Haibu befriends a trio of orphans and together they rescue abused circus animals.
About the author
Blake Freeman is the author of Haibu Lost in New York and has been in the entertainment business for over 12 years as an actor, director, writer, and producer of film and television. The books he read as a child shaped his view of the world. With that in mind, he has always felt that wild animals need a voice, and therefore Haibu was created. Blake lives in Los Angeles, CA.
Summary
Young readers can now discover the exciting story of a young girl in her quest to save the animals in this picture book version of Haibu Lost in New York, a Mom’s Choice Award Winner.
Haibu is lost in the Big Apple! As she explores the busy streets of New York to find her way back home, she stumbles over a circus and discovers something amazing: not only can she understand animals, she can talk to them too. From the lion and elephant she learns that the circus animals desperately need help, and she may be the only one who can save them.
A partner of WildAid, an environmental organization dedicated to protecting wildlife, Haibu teaches children animal conservation and raises awareness about the situations and conditions animals live in the world today.
Foreword
- Regional and national book reviews.
- Author radio and television interviews across the US.
- Haibu brand YouTube and website promotions.
- Social media promotion by key influencers.
- Giveaways at ALA, BEA, PNBA, MPIBA, NCIBA.
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"Haibu always knew she can do anything she wants if she just set her mind to it. . . Impressively original, exceptionally well written, and ideal for children ages 6-9, HAIBU LOST IN NEW YORK by Blake Freeman is a wonderfully entertaining and very highly recommended."
