Hidden Trail

Jase Mason #2

by Jim Kjelgaard

How could more than a thousand elk disappear on a migration from summer to winter feeding grounds? Did they got lost and starve, were they killed by natural law or human enemies, or did they just find their way to some unknown spot?In a search for possible answers, the Conservation Department sent its young photograph, Jase Mason, into the wilds of Whitestone National Park. With only his big Airedale for company, Jase was to follow the herd, make a movie documentary of the migration, and find out what he could about the missing elk.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1962

About the author

an American author of young adult literature.

Born in New York City, New York, Jim Kjelgaard is the author of more than forty novels, the most famous of which is 1945's "Big Red." It sold 225,000 copies by 1956 and was made into a 1962 Walt Disney film with the same title, Big Red. His books were primarily about dogs and wild animals, often with animal protagonists and told from the animal's point of view.

Jim Kjelgaard committed suicide in 1959, after suffering for several years from chronic pain and depression.
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Reviews

[Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sequel to Wildlife Cameraman, (and one of my favorites by this author), this follows Jase Mason as he works for the Conservation Department in recording an elk migration.
There is a lot of interesting writing regarding the conservation, and their still-new efforts to restore the wildlife, that make this interesting. Always enjoy his books.
Seen again is also the Agent Tom, as well as some new characters. Add a few meat hunters, and you get a great tale.

[King Haddock · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun, interesting book - nothing spectacular, but still an enjoyable read. I have always enjoyed Kjelgaard's books.