"My mother, Nina, commented often that, more than any other publication, Nancy Nye Hunt's book became her favorite, because it captures the spirit of our beloved Shack. This new edition deepens and expands the understanding of a family's love for a very special place."
—Trish Stevenson, Nina's daughter

“Aldo Leopold is well-known throughout the world for his many scientific achievements, not least of which is providing a foundation for the field of landscape ecology. Many of his ideas were formulated at ‘The Shack,’ a place where the Leopolds—father, mother, and their five children who also became famous scientists and conservationists—began working, almost nine decades ago, to reclaim and restore 80 acres of depleted farmland along the lower Wisconsin River. In this engaging, delightful account, now issued in a greatly expanded 32 pages new edition featuring new text and 38 new illustrations, Nancy Nye Hunt tells the story of how the Shack—now a National Historic Landmark and conservation area encompassing more than 16,000 acres—served as a family retreat and later as an iconic symbol of environmental ethics and values.”
—Arnold R. Alanen, Professor Emeritus of Planning and Landscape Architecture, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and author of The Scenic Route: Building Minnesota’s North Shore

“Aldo Leopold’s Shack: Nina’s Story by Nancy Nye Hunt, now presented in a greatly expanded new edition, introduces whole new generations to the story of the Leopold family’s adventures. Every child will wish they were a part of the Leopold family’s experiences! The book is a must read for anyone who is interested in sharing with young readers a love of the land, a strong sense of place, and the fun families can have enjoying nature together.”
—Kathe Crowley Conn, former President and Executive Director, Aldo Leopold Nature Center, and education consultant

“Historical photographs bring to life a sweet tale, told from Nina Leopold Bradley’s perspective, of growing up at the ‘Shack,’ the tiny former chicken coop on a barren 80 acres that inspired her father, Aldo Leopold, to pen A Sand County Almanac and introduce the world to the ‘land ethic’ concept. . . . Using family photographs, often juxtaposed with modern snapshots of the same scenes, Hunt brings to vivid life the tale of the close-knit Leopold family and their dedication to bringing back their land to a thriving condition.”
—Judy Ettenhofer, The Capital Times

“Nancy Nye Hunt’s Aldo Leopold’s Shack: Nina’s Story, now presented in a new edition,is an outstanding piece of children’s literature. Throughout this gorgeous book, a gentle story and loving portrait emerge. I was transported to a special, magical, and peaceful place. What a phenomenal learning opportunity this new edition provides.”
—Renice Konik, retired teacher, University School of Milwaukee

“This book gives the legacy of the Leopold Shack and family a new energy ... It introduces whole new generations to the story of the Leopold family’s adventures on the land, the land itself, and the people involved in restoration and ecology. It’s a wonderful, energetic read no matter your age.”
—Jeanie Lewis, The Dodgeville Chronicle

“Nancy Nye Hunt’s book is a wonderful addition to the growing literature about Aldo Leopold and his literary and philosophical contributions to land conservation. That it is meant for young people makes it even more important, for through the stories of his daughter, Nina, we are shown how a true “land ethic” can be expressed not only in words, but also in action—and by children at that. What a privilege it is to have such an intimate view of this famous family living out the precepts of an exemplary life on the land. No wonder the Leopold children went on to become famous scientists and conservationists in their own right.”
—Charles E. Little, author of Hope for the Land and Discover America: The Smithsonian Books of the National Parks

“The experience of the Leopold family at their worn-out Sand County farm in Wisconsin during the 1930s and 1940s would have an enduring impact on millions of readers of Aldo Leopold's classic book, A Sand County Almanac and Sketches Here and There. The farm and its unassuming ‘Shack’ also played a powerful role in the lives of the five children of Estella and Aldo. In Aldo Leopold's Shack: Nina's Story, now presented in a greatly expanded new edition, Nancy Nye Hunt offers readers of all ages the opportunity to share in their experiences. Through daughter Nina’s recollections, we learn all about what the Leopolds brought to this special place—and all that they carried from it.”
—Curt Meine, Senior Fellow at the Aldo Leopold Foundation and the Center for Humans and Nature and author of Aldo Leopold: His Life and Work

“We love Nancy Nye Hunt’s new book about the outdoor childhood of Nina Leopold Bradley and what it meant to grow up with her father, Aldo Leopold, UW professor and a founder of the American environmental movement. The book is aimed at kids, but it’s a wonderful primer about the land ethic for adults, too.”
—77 Square (The Capital Times)