--- product_id: 8189389 title: "Blue Mountain Hardcover – October 28, 2014" brand: "martine leavitt" price: "NZ$51" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/8189389-blue-mountain-hardcover-october-28-2014 store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Blue Mountain Hardcover – October 28, 2014 **Brand:** martine leavitt **Price:** NZ$51 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Blue Mountain Hardcover – October 28, 2014 by martine leavitt - **How much does it cost?** NZ$51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/8189389-blue-mountain-hardcover-october-28-2014) ## Best For - martine leavitt enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted martine leavitt brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Blue Mountain Hardcover – October 28, 2014 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91FUCx5xKQL.jpg) ![Blue Mountain Hardcover – October 28, 2014 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81A48xVPChL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An enjoyable, compelling story for young readers and animal enthusiasts *by B***Y on Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2016* Martine Leavitt takes a detour from her young adult novels about the challenges facing today’s youth (poverty, addiction, and abuse) to write a fun, playful novel that her grandchildren can enjoy.Inspired by her father’s fascination with nature and wildlife, Leavitt weaves together a colorful story about the courageous journey of a young bighorn sheep named Tuk. Determined to save his herd from encroaching human civilization, Tuk sets off with his loyal bandmates towards legendary blue mountain. Along the way, he encounters dangers in the form of wolves, wolverines, bears, pumas, and humans. He also makes allies in unlikely places.Leavitt’s novel considers the timely issue of man’s effect on wildlife and the natural world. In the novel, humans are the most sophisticated antagonists that seek to thwart Tuk and his bandmates from reaching their destination.The novel also explores the themes of friendship, perseverance, and creativity. The ills of vanity are addressed through an encounter with a conceited and uncooperative elk. Interactions with a wolverine demonstrate the power of recognizing and respecting others that are different from ourselves.Though the story’s large cast of characters bring variety to the novel, I experienced difficulty in keeping track of all the characters and names. I also felt that story is, at times, too predictable. I was, hover, impressed by the character development of Tuk as he overcame his weaknesses and grew to be a respected leader over his bandmates and ultimately his herd.Aimed at a younger audience than Leavitt’s other works, Blue Mountain is a beautifully written novel that will capture the imaginations of animal enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates creative storytelling. The novel’s rhythmic, lyrical prose and powerful environmental message make for an enjoyable, compelling story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blue Mountain was a fun book to read *by M***H on Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016* I am twenty-three years old and had to read a book for an English lecture series that I was taking at the University. We had to read a book by one of the writers that came in to speak to us. Martine Leavitt was one of the writers who came in to speak to us. I chose to read her book called “Blue Mountain”. Blue Mountain was a fun book to read. Though it was written for younger readers I still very much enjoyed it. Tuk, a young bighorn sheep and one of the main characters in the story tries to save his herd by leading them to a new, safer mountain on which to live. The herd is dying. Many disbelieve Tuk that such a mountain even exits. Tuk knows it does, because he has seen it. Despite opposition Tuk acts on what he knows to be right and true. In the end even the naysayers are blessed as a result of his action and leadership. Tuk wins friends by serving the herd. He is kind and unselfish. He makes sacrifices for others at his own peril. Reflecting on the book, I feel motivated to be kinder to others and look to see who might need my protection or friendship. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to read a light, quick read that also has a good moral to the story. Martine Leavitt also included in the book clever stories for why certain animals live the way they do or the place they do. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautifully told *by M***L on Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2015* A lovely story, beautifully told. Martine Leavitt has the most beautiful language. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/8189389-blue-mountain-hardcover-october-28-2014](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/8189389-blue-mountain-hardcover-october-28-2014) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-28*