About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is beginning to ask deep questions about where food comes from, or when they are preparing for a major family rite of passage that involves significant responsibility. It is particularly helpful for families who value outdoor traditions and want to bridge the gap between nature and the dinner table. The book follows twelve-year-old Leif on his first elk hunting trip in the Montana wilderness. Through documentary-style prose and photographs, it explores the patience, ethics, and safety required for such an undertaking. Rather than focusing on the sport, it emphasizes the emotional weight of taking a life, the importance of conservation, and the deep bonding that occurs between generations during a shared challenge. It is an honest, respectful look at a lifestyle that demands maturity and respect for the natural world.
