My mother read this to me when I was in elementary school, and I remember laughing so hard my belly hurt. It is the true story of a boy growing up in Saskatchewan, who numbers among his many pets, two great horned owls, which he rescued as chicks. Mowat tells the story of his boyhood with nostalgic fondness, and anyone who has ever had a beloved pet will enjoy the all-too-human personalities of Wol and Weeps, as well as the the adventures and trouble they get into with their friends of many species. If you're looking for a fun, short read, this one will probably take you less than an hour to get through.