Croc Capers with Bindi Irwin (giveaway and review)

CROC CAPERS Adventure Tour for the newest book in the BINDI WILDLIFE ADVENTURES series!

Croc Capers: Bindi Wildlife Adventures

by Bindi Irwin

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up

• Paperback: 112 pages

• Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky (August 1, 2012)

• Language: English

From the publisher:  Inspired and co-created by Bindi Irwin, daughter of the iconic wildlife expert, Steve Irwin, Publishers Weekly applauds the series, “young wildlife conservationist and media darling Bindi Irwin…is as exuberant on the pages of this peppy early reader as she is on-screen… briskly paced and delivers its message with Bindi-worthy verve.” 


Here’s what new for the Wildlife Warriors: Bindi joins her family at the extraordinary Steve Irwin wildlife Reserve in the Cape York Peninsula. So when Bindi and her brother Robert stumble upon a mysterious campsite, they decide to check it out. Are the campers in trouble—or up to no good?

My take: I used to love to watch Stephen Robert "Steve" Irwin (22 February 1962 - 4 September 2006) on his show, The Crocodile Hunter, and was devastated when he passed away.  So I am just tickled that his daughter is carrying on his legacy; though I can hardly believe little Bindi is 14 already (as of last month).

I was asked to review the latest book in the Bindi's Wildlife Adventures series.  Honestly, I didn't even know she HAD a book series.  And now I have found the next set of books I am going to be buying for my 7 year old - seriously!  We read this book (book 7) together - I read it out loud, intending to stop after a few chapters but we both couldn't put it down so we read the whole thing at once.  Croc Capers is a fun book with Bindi and her brother Robert as the protagonists.  They have a bit of a mystery to solve while on a croc counting mission with their mum.  It's a completely believable and exciting (for a 7 year old) story about the siblings with plenty of learning as well (about the animals found in the reserve).  I say "GOOD ON YOU" Bindi for carrying on your father's work with people of all ages.  I look forward to many more books from you.  :-)  

About the Author: Bindi Sue Irwin is only 14 years old and is already an international award-winning celebrity. Born to wildlife conservationists Steve and Terri Irwin, Bindi was just 3 years old when she made her television debut on The Crocodile Hunter. She and her brother Robert continue their dad's legacy at Australia Zoo in Queensland.

About the Series: A unique blend of action, travel, and global conservation, the Bindi Wildlife Adventures series will charm and engage new readers as well as encourage budding young naturalists. Each book is a new adventure for Wildlife Warrior Bindi Irwin and a chance for children to experience new places and new ideas and to learn more about how to help animals all over the world.


Giveaway:  Win all 7 books in the BINDI WILDLIFE ADVENTURES series! (available to residents from the US or Canada)  


To win:  Leave me a comment telling me something you learned about Bindi from her site.  Be sure to leave your email address with your comment if you are not a blogger or your email is not easily found on your blog. This giveaway is open until 11:59 p.m., EST, Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Good Luck!

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This post was written for Sourcebooks, Inc. who provided the books for review and giveaway. I was not compensated in any way except for the complimentary book. My opinion is my own.