Tiger Roars, Eagle Soars

Two stories from the 1980s about endangered species of animals, reissued in Walker's sturdy, attractive and good value 'Doubles' series. In the first story, a solitary tiger takes to attacking buffalo and is hunted down by villagers who cannot afford to indulge his tastes. In the second, a shepherd in a Himalayan community fights to protect his family's sheep from the depredations of a pair of golden eagles. Both stories are short, simple and exciting. They neither wax sentimental about the animals whose strength and beauty they depict, nor exoticise the lives of the communities who struggle against these animals. Excellent as readaloud stories, and for stimulating discussion about the issues involved.