 First edition | |
| Author | Farley Mowat |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Little, Brown & Co |
Publication date | 1961 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Pages | 236 |
| ISBN | 978-0-316-58641-2 |
Owls in the Family is a novel by Farley Mowat, first published in 1961. Like many of Mowat's novels it focuses on the relationship between a child and their pets, in this case the pets being two horned owls.[1] It draws on Mowat's own experiences as a child in rural Canada.[2] Mutt, the dog from Mowat's other book, The Dog Who Wouldn't Be (1957) makes a brief appearance.[1] The novel is considered a Canadian classic.[2]
- ^ a b "Horned Owl Pets". The Windsor Star. 11 November 1961. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ a b Canton, Jeffrey (1997). "Looking Glass Lore - Farley Mowat's Owls in the Family". The Looking Glass: New Perspectives of Children's Literature. 1: 6–7.