Wild Goose, Brother Goose

by Mel Ellis

book

Genres: Fiction, Animals, Nature

159 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1969

About the author

Mel Ellis was a prolific, venerable writer and observer of the Wisconsin landscape. He crafted outdoor columns for The Milwaukee Journal for 15 years, wrote short stories, edited a field column for Field & Streeam for 12 years, penned magazine pieces for national media and three of his 18 books became Disney TV movies.

Ellis was Wisconsin born and bred. His "Notes From Little Lakes" columns from the Milwaukee Journal (1957-73) and the Wisconsin Sportsman (1976-82) chronicle nature observations and family life at an old frame house on 15 acres in Waukesha County. Ellis's columns and essays have been collected, edited and reissued in a new book you can savor in 10-minute respites and on long, winter nights. "Notes from Little Lakes" was published by The Cabin Bookshelf, Waukesha, late last year and should be available at bookstores statewide.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my dad’s favorite book as a kid and he recently rediscovered it and gifted it to me! WOW! This book was incredible. I loved it so much and it is definitely a forever favorite of mine now.

[Pat Giese · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mel Ellis is well known here in Wisconsin and his outdoor stories are especially appealing during the fall Canada goose migration. We know his "Little Lakes" stories well as they appeared in the Sunday newspaper for years.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book about the life of a goose named Duke and what he encounters in his travels. I didn't know much about Canadian Geese before reading this book and will appreciate them more the next time I see a flock of them. One thing is for sure, I will never go goose hunting!!!

[Ashlea Stone · Rating 3 out of 5]

beautifully written, but I did get bored at times. but a good read!!

[Joe Riederer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this book many times. This story takes place near my hometown and brings back memories of many outdoor adventures with my father. Mel Ellis wrote a column on the Outdoors in the Milwaukee Journal every Sunday as I was growing up in Southern Wisconsin.

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book features wonderful observations and descriptions of the natural world along with animal characters who have personalities without being turned into people. There's also just enough connection to the human world to show impact in both directions, but it never ceases to be a story about geese. There are only a few times when the author loses the tone a little bit as he imparts sidebar information. Really an outstanding book in the genre. Be warned though, there is a lot of death in this book, including a hunting sequence that can make for an upsetting read.

[Gouri Shankar · Rating 4 out of 5]

impressive.....

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book when I was around 12 years old. I believe it is out of print now. I loved it. What a wonderful story with a strong moral lesson!

[Esther · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book about a gander and seemingly to bring awareness for need of conservation.

[Kathleen Bartemes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will make you cry

[Chanler Bryant · Rating 5 out of 5]

incredible.

[Jannia González · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Si el mal de muchos es consuelo de tontos, en honor de Duque hay que decir que esto no rezaba con él."

La versión que leí es una condensación y traducción al español llamada: Ansar Indómito, Corazón Hermano que consta de 64 páginas, parte del libro Selecciones del Reader's Digest.

Cuenta la triste historia de un ansar (ganzo salvaje) y como su historia a veces se asimila a la del ser humano.

[Mandy Hakemian Claerhout · Rating 5 out of 5]

All time favorite

[Linda Jenkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most beautiful novels I have ever read. It tells the story of the life of one goose and without anthropomorphising the animal, still lets you empathize with him.

[Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

The sad adventures of a goose whose mate dies and also all his babies. Written as fact when in fact a lot of it had to be fiction. Interesting story about geese though.

[Maria Appleby · Rating 5 out of 5]

A favorite book from my childhood.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this a long time ago.