Thor Defends Seeds in The Guardian

 

Recent budget cuts threaten the future of the US National Seed Bank, a vital reservoir for food security and biodiversity.  Read Thor's Guardian op-ed in defense of seeds here.

Early Praise for CLOSE TO HOME!

Thor's new book CLOSE TO HOME is now on sale and early reviews are flowing in.  The Wall Street Journal calls it "a loving goad for readers to get outside and pay attention," and The Seattle Times applauds its "captivating mix of engaging stories, accessible science and interesting facts!"  Click here for a list of upcoming tour dates, and look for a copy at your local bookstore, library, or online retailer.

Thor Returns to Dan Aykroyd's UnBelievable

Thor returns for season two of The History Channel's popular show, The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd, discussing the biology of everything from drunken monkeys to tardigrades to carnivorous butterflies.  Tune in to the latest episodes on The History Channel or through your favorite streaming service.

 

Cover Reveal for CLOSE TO HOME!

 

The cover for Thor's next book, CLOSE TO HOME, features design-work by the talented Ann Kirchner at Basic Books, and and the lovely art of Lisa Graa Jensen.  The book will be released on March 11, 2025.  Pre-order now from any bookstore!

STAR AND THE MAESTRO On Sale Now!

 

Thor's latest children's book, STAR AND THE MAESTRO, is now available!  Published by HarperCollins/Greenwillow and illustrated by the wonderful Matt Schu, it tells the true story of the starling Mozart bought from a shop in Vienna after he heard it singing one of his compositions!  On sale now at your local independent bookstore or through any online retailer.

Audio Edition of THE IMPENETRABLE FOREST!

Thor is happy to finally announce the release of an audio edition of his first book, The Impenetrable Forest.  It is read by the wonderful Andy Ingalls, who also narrated Feathers as well as the UK edition of Hurricane Lizards.  Andy gives perfect voice to the story of Thor's years in Uganda, where he worked with local guides and trackers to develop a mountain gorilla tourism program in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.  You can download the full recording from Audible.com or iTunes, and it is also available alongside the paperback and e-book versions at Amazon.

Cover Reveal for STAR AND THE MAESTRO!

Greenwillow Books has released the cover for Thor's new children's book, featuring wonderful illustrations by Portland artist Matt Schu!  Star and the Maestro: How a Musical Bird Made Melodies with Mozart will be released on September 24th.  Visit Greenwillow/Harper Collins to learn more and find links for pre-orders!