A Quail in the Family
The Story of Peep-Sight
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Pete Ferrand
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This is the story of Peep-Sight, a Gambel's quail who came to live with the Plummer Family in Nevada. He captured their hearts, and he will capture yours. It describes the sensitive care one should take in adopting a wild creature and the rich rewards thereof.
©1974 Christopher Plummer (P)2018 David N. WilsonListeners also enjoyed...
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By: Tom Ryan
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One Wild Bird at a Time
- Portraits of Individual Lives
- By: Bernd Heinrich
- Narrated by: Rick Adamson
- Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
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In One Wild Bird at a Time, Heinrich returns to his great love: close, day-to-day observations of individual wild birds. Heinrich's observations lead to fascinating questions - and sometimes startling discoveries. A great crested flycatcher bringing food to the young acts surreptitiously and is attacked by the mate. Why? A pair of northern flickers hammering their nest-hole into the side of Heinrich's cabin delivers the opportunity to observe the feeding competition between siblings.
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An Adventure In Nature
- By Sara on 12-21-16
By: Bernd Heinrich
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Rascal
- By: Sterling North
- Narrated by: Ed Sala
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
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In 1918 Wisconsin, 11-year-old Sterling North has an almost perfect life. He keeps skunks in the backyard, goes everywhere with his enormous Saint Bernard, and is building a canoe in the living room. The only trouble is life gets a little lonely for him and his father since his mother died. While scouting around the woods one afternoon, he discovers an abandoned, month-old raccoon. Afraid the kit will die on its own, he takes it home to join his menagerie.
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Very Enjoyable
- By Tad on 02-13-10
By: Sterling North
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The Ravenmaster
- My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London
- By: Christopher Skaife
- Narrated by: Christopher Skaife
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
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The title of Ravenmaster is a serious title indeed, and after decades of serving the Queen, Yeoman Warder Christopher Skaife took on the added responsibility of caring for the infamous ravens. In The Ravenmaster, he lets listeners in on his life as he feeds his birds raw meat and biscuits soaked in blood, buys their food at Smithfield Market, and ensures that these unusual, misunderstood, and utterly brilliant corvids are healthy, happy, and ready to captivate the four million tourists who flock to the Tower every year.
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A Classic, I Was Spellbound! Master Story Telling!
- By A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. on 10-08-18
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Lost Among the Birds
- Accidentally Finding Myself in One Very Big Year
- By: Neil Hayward
- Narrated by: Sam Devereaux
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
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Early in 2013 Neil Hayward was at a crossroads. He didn't want to open a bakery or whatever else executives do when they quit a lucrative but unfulfilling job. He didn't want to think about his failed relationship with 'the one' or his potential for ruining a new relationship with 'the next one'. And he almost certainly didn't want to think about turning 40. And so instead he went birding. Birding was a lifelong passion. It was only among the birds that Neil found a calm that had eluded him in the confusing world of humans.
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Know a Birder? This will help you Understand.
- By Carole T. on 08-27-17
By: Neil Hayward
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Property
- Stories Between Two Novellas
- By: Lionel Shriver
- Narrated by: Lionel Shriver
- Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins
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A striking new collection of ten short stories and two novellas that explores the idea of property in every meaning of the word, from the acclaimed New York Times best-selling author of the National Book Award finalist So Much for That and the international best seller We Need to Talk About Kevin.
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Painful and drawn out
- By JR on 06-27-18
By: Lionel Shriver
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A Hunter's Fireside Book
- Tales of Dogs, Ducks, Birds, & Guns
- By: Gene Hill
- Narrated by: Ray Childs
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
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The legendary American outdoor writer’s finest collection. For decades, Gene Hill’s articles and books have captured the spirit of the outdoors in a way that inspires and entertains millions of readers. A Hunter’s Fireside Book captures the essence of the life of a sportsman and explores the full spectrum of the hunter’s experience: sunrises in the duck blind, an unforgettable hunter’s moon, the camaraderie of men who know the pleasures of being wet and cold and a little bit lost.
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Beyond acquiring meat, this is why we go afield
- By Ray C on 02-28-20
By: Gene Hill
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The Serpents Trail
- A Maxie and Stretch Mystery Series
- By: Sue Henry
- Narrated by: Lee Adams
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
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At 63, Maxie is cruising down the Alaska Highway in her brand-new Winnebago. She's always been a gypsy at heart, and with her mini-dachshund at her side, and the open road ahead, she's never been happier. But before her exploration of the Lower 48 gets underway, Maxie needs to figure out who burglarized her friend's Colorado home, and why. But the closer Maxie gets to solving the puzzle, the more it becomes chillingly clear that her friend's life isn't the only one on the line.
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Maxie definitely doesn't leap to conclusions
- By Jody on 08-13-06
By: Sue Henry
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The Good Good Pig
- The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood
- By: Sy Montgomery
- Narrated by: Xe Sands
- Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins
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A naturalist who spent months at a time living on her own among wild creatures in remote jungles, Sy Montgomery had always felt more comfortable with animals than with people. So she gladly opened her heart to a sick piglet who had been crowded away from nourishing meals by his stronger siblings. Yet Sy had no inkling that this piglet, later named Christopher Hogwood, would not only survive but flourish.
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Uplifting memoir of a pig + autobiography
- By Diana on 04-04-19
By: Sy Montgomery
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Afield
- American Writers on Bird Dogs
- By: David Smith - editor, Robert Demott - editor
- Narrated by: Bryan Brendle
- Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
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This marvelous collection features stories from some of America’s finest and most respected writers about every outdoorsman’s favorite and most loyal hunting partner: his dog. For the first time, the stories of acclaimed writers such as Richard Ford, Tom Brokaw, Howell Raines, Rick Bass, Sydney Lea, Jim Harrison, Tom McGuane, Phil Caputo, and Chris Camuto come together in one collection. Hunters and non-hunters alike will recognize in these poignant tales the universal aspects of owning dogs.
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Great stories. Poor performance.
- By Paul on 12-09-17
By: David Smith - editor, and others
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The Bucolic Plague
- How Two Manhattanites Became Gentlemen Farmers: An Unconventional Memoir
- By: Josh Kilmer-Purcell
- Narrated by: Johnny Heller
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
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A happy series of accidents and a doughnut-laden escape upstate take Josh Kilmer-Purcell and his partner, Brent Ridge, to the doorstep of the magnificent (and fabulously for sale) Beekman Mansion. And so begins their transformation from uptight urbanites into the 200-year-old-mansion-owning Beekman Boys. Suddenly Josh---a full-time New Yorker with a successful advertising career---and Brent find themselves weekend farmers, surrounded by nature's bounty and an eclectic cast.
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Selling your dream and name dropping
- By Mark on 09-13-12
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- Monica Thomas
- 03-10-18
Endearing and Insightful
Great story of a truly remarkable bird and his doting humans. Their attention to him and how they provide for his needs as he grows up with their clan really shows a lot of love. And the narration of this was excellent! Very expressive and energetic, yet soothing. I listened again and again.
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- J. Warren Benton
- 03-09-18
A Bird's tale
"This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review" - I really hate these disclaimers because I feel they take away from the book. If the book was not good I would rate it as such.
What do you do when your kids find a baby bird on the side of the road? Well, the Plummer's liked to take care of animals. Being an engineer Plummer tries to figure out foods the bird can and cannot eat. This was before Google so finding this information was not at your fingertips.
Having a Gambel's quail as a pet was quite a fun adventure for the Plummer's. They all had to take turns to clean up the mess that Peep-Sight would occasionally make. They kept thinking that one day while hanging out by the pool the bird would just up and fly away, especially during the mating season. But that was not the case. Once there were a few other Gambel's quail in the tree in the front yard. Taking the bird out in the front to see the bird, Peep-Sight really didn't care and wanted to go back in.
This was a very enjoyable, albeit too short of a book about a random bird becoming part of the family. There were funny tails of Peep-Sight watching TV, or riding around the pool on a float, and even getting into the flour on the counter. I love picking up random reads like this that happen to be so very interesting.
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- Pizza Knight
- 02-15-18
A Wonderful Tribute To A Special Little Bird
What did you love best about A Quail in the Family?
The descriptions of how Peep and friends would go about their day and how much the family truly cared about them.
Which scene was your favorite?
When Peep lectures the kids for hanging on the fence.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
This book is just lovely. It reminded me of a pet my family had that was beyond wonderful. In that sense it can be a little bit of a tear-jerker, but it reminds me to hold dear all the good memories I have.
Any additional comments?
The narrator, Pete Ferrand, did an excellent job and I feel that he was the perfect person to read this title.
I thought it was so interesting that William didn't want to deal with the bureaucratic red tape involved with keeping a wild animal, especially one that had become part of the family. That chapter of the book really spoke to me.
This was worth the time spent listening to it. Highly recommended.
*This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
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- T. Winter
- 04-03-18
Lovely and Heartwarming Story
This is a wonderful account of how the author took in a baby bird who grew to become a part of his family. There are too few people in this world who would rescue a wild animal in need and come to care for him as much as this family did, and I am encouraged every time I hear a story like this. I wish there were more.
I enjoyed listening to this book with my son. I think it is a great story to teach the values of kindness and respect toward animals to young children. Wild animals typically shy away from humans to such an extent that sometimes we don't think about the depth of the individual personalities they all must possess, each with their own character, peculiarities, and social habits. They are as richly varied as individuals as any beloved domestic pet. This book reminds us of that.
I received this book for free at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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- Sacheen
- 04-22-23
Warmly narrated story
A delightful tale of a little bird that finds a home with a loving family. Narrator was excellent.
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- Peter
- 03-11-18
Well organized, written, and quite enjoyable
Would you consider the audio edition of A Quail in the Family to be better than the print version?
Personally, I prefer audiobooks and this is where this work shines.
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Pete Ferrand’s narration adds a level of personalization and enjoyment to this work. He presents it as if he has invited you into his living room so you can listen to him personally tell YOU the story of the quail and its family. It goes so far above mere reading it that it rises to a new and much higher level of entertainment.
I look forward to experiencing many more of his audiobooks.
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- Emmy
- 03-30-18
Peep-Sight’s Memoir
Very sweet, funny, and enlightening!
For anyone who has ever had an atypical pet, you’ll see parallels to how to domesticate an “exotic” pet and how they can become a part of a family, similar to our familiar, traditional feline and canine members.
I enjoyed this book and how the family had to become innovative and think ahead, taking into consideration Peep-Sight’s basic needs while they carried on with their lives.
I applaud the author/narrator for sharing with us and providing a subtle ending.
Recommend to anyone who wants a light and fascinating memoir of this quail.
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- Grateful Lady
- 11-25-20
PeepSight
Narration was warmly and tenderly read. Well done😁
Nearly every family has a story about a child bringing home an injured animal. My son Ben was very like the boy in this family who brought Bo-PeepSight home to be healed. If you've ever read author Jean Craighead George's book My Side Of the Mountain, this has that same kind of flavor. I learned a lot about the habits of the Gambel Quail.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."
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- Montzalee Wittmann
- 02-08-18
A Very Touching Story!
A Quail in the Family
The Story of Peep-Sight
By: William J. Plummer
Narrated by: Pete Ferrand
This is an audible book I requested and the review is voluntary.
This is such a wonderfully touching story about a baby quail and his life growing up with a loving family. Or should I say a family living with a terrific little soul. It is a heart warming short story that made me feel happy inside and glad I listened to this book. I could tell this family had so much love for this little bird. It was a good feeling story!
The narrator was perfect for this story. The soothing yet deep voice tells the story with warmth and caring. Well done!
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- David Haynes
- 12-28-19
Finding Value in All Forms of Life
I received this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
William J. Plummer writes A Quail in the Family: The Story of Peep-Sight. One day, Willam's son brings him a small abandoned quail. The family takes in the bird and proceeds to care for him. Peep-Sight has a surprising effect on the family, and he touches their hearts in a unique way. This is an enduring story that highlights the importance of all forms of life.
This book follows William and his family as they care for an abandoned quail. Williams explains the process he and the family used to acclimate their friend to his new home. Peep-Sight has a personality of his own, and he loves mischief. Whether exploring the backyard or running across countertops, the quail quickly finds his place in any environment. He endures some hardships throughout his time with the Plummers, but they care for him in any way possible. The family quickly grows to love their new resident, and they find his hijinks adorable and heartwarming. Williams has written a cute, simple and engaging story. It's only two hours and 26 minutes long, and it would've been interesting to hear the family's backstory and how they came to care for so many creatures. Nonetheless, this is a worthwhile story that remains interesting throughout it's short duration.
Pete Ferrand provides clear and consistent narration. His pronunciation is precise, and he never stalls on words or phrases. His voice rises and falls depending on the circumstance, and he communicates emotion when appropriate. Although his performance is solid, the recording has some issues. For instance, a passage is repeated at one point in the work, and there are some audio glitches. Even still, these issues don't overly detract from the performance.
A Quail in the Family is a short read that is consistently fun and lighthearted. It's endearing to see one families desire to care and provide for such a small, helpless creature. Williams does a great job bringing Peep-Sight to life, while clearly conveying his vibrant personality. And Ferrand's narration is consistent and engaging even with some audio issues. Despite its short duration, bird and animal lovers will enjoy A Quail in the Family.
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