The true story of Tuffy a red-tailed hawk chick accidently adopted by bald eagles inspired this story. Meet Tuffy, a red-tailed hawk, who bald eagles raised. He thinks he's an eagle. Can it get crazier? He's tough and hates being frightened of anything, especially eagles trying to kill him. Disaster and comedy go hand in hand in this story about Tuffy the hawk, Tigger a tiger, Boots a sneaky cat, Sally a confused raven, and their friends. How will everyone react to a pyro hummingbird with an attitude the size of a tiger? Read this heart warming story about the difficulties Tuffy and the others face, and find out if being tough is enough to deal with a crazy life.
From the moment I met Tuffy, I was hooked on his wild, unconventional story. A red-tailed hawk raised by bald eagles? That alone had me intrigued. But throw in his fearless attitude, a tiger named Tigger, a sneaky cat named Boots, and a pyromaniac hummingbird with the confidence of a predator twice its size, and I knew I was in for something special.
Tuffy’s identity crisis is both hilarious and heartwarming—he truly believes he’s an eagle, but reality keeps smacking him in the beak. His journey is filled with disasters, comedic chaos, and moments of real emotional depth as he struggles with fear, belonging, and survival. I found myself cheering for him, laughing at his antics, and feeling genuinely invested in his fate.
What makes Tuffy stand out is how effortlessly TLW Savage balances humor, action, and heart. One moment I was chuckling at Tuffy’s absolute refusal to back down, and the next, I was completely wrapped up in his struggles and triumphs. This is the kind of book that sneaks up on you—what starts as a fun animal story turns into something deeply moving about resilience, identity, and embracing who you are.
If you love underdog stories, laugh-out-loud animal antics, and unexpected friendships, Tuffy is a must-read. It’s a delightful mix of heart, humor, and adventure—a book that will stay with me for a long time.
TLW Savage does a fantastic job in writing this book, it had that element that I was looking for and was engaged with what was happening in this type of book. The characters were everything that I was looking for and was engaged with what was happening. I was invested in what was going on and left me wanting to read more.
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