He couldn’t fly. He still made a difference.

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When Murphy the bald eagle began protecting a simple rock, no one expected what would happen next.This true story shows how an eagle who couldn’t fly helped an orphaned eaglet take flight.Sales of this book help support the mission of The World Bird Sanctuary.

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Murphy the bald eagle at The World Bird Sanctuary

Meet the eagle behind the book

Murphy was a real bald eagle at The World Bird Sanctuary in Missouri. Unable to fly, he became an unexpected foster dad to an orphaned eaglet.Written, illustrated, and photographed by Stu Goz, this book brings Murphy’s true story to young readers.

About the book

Hardcover with dust jacket · 40 pages
8.5 × 8.5 inches · Ages 3–8

Murphy in the news

National Geographic Kids · April 2024
Murphy photography by Stu Goz

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