Such an interesting book. This was on my to-read list as a 2005 ALA Notable Children's book, but after reading this year's Printz winner (Where Things Come Back), I moved it up in the list. Why the connection between the books? If you've read Mr. Whaley's book, you will know that the Lazarus Woodpecker is another name for the ivory-billed woodpecker or Lord God Bird. So I decided to find out more about these bizarre (and, to me, extremely creepy looking - think pterodactyl on a small scale) birds. Phillip Hoose, who also wrote the fabulous Claudette Colvin, is a talented writer, and his books are fascinating. Though the length may seem rather long for anyone who doesn't love birds, I think non-bird lovers will still be intrigued by the story of the life and destruction of this woodpecker.