Susan Bonners opens her book with a suspenseful hunt for prey, and uses a year in the life of a female lynx to convey a wealth of information, including hunting practices, courtship and mating, birth and care of the young, and the fragile existence of the lynx in its harsh, wintry environment. A moving story that vividly illustrates how an ecosystem works and the interdependence of predator and prey. The lively tone and compelling illustrations will attract young readers to this powerful nonfiction story. Ages 7—10