A Bird Will Soar

By Alison Green Myers

A tornado disrupts Axel's life, revealing family secrets and testing his instincts.

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400 pages· 62,880 words· Est. 7 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Axel, a bird-loving autistic child, faces upheaval when a tornado damages his home and the nearby eagles' nest. With his father mysteriously reappearing and his mother hiding secrets, Axel must navigate the chaos. Can he trust his instincts to mend his fractured family and restore the nest he cherishes? As he grapples with these challenges, Axel learns that like an eagle, he must soar above the turmoil to find peace and understanding. Will he succeed in bringing harmony back to his world?

From the publisher

WINNER OF THE SCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD A heartfelt and hopeful debut about a bird-loving autistic child whose family’s special nest is in danger of falling apart. Axel loves everything about birds, especially eagles. No one worries that an eagle will fly too far and not come home–a fact Axel wishes his mother understood. Deep down, Axel knows that his mother is like an osprey–the best of all bird mothers–but it’s hard to remember that when she worries and keeps secrets about important things. His dad is more like a wild turkey, coming and going as he pleases. His dad’s latest disappearance is the biggest mystery of all. Despite all this, Axel loves his life–especially the time he spends with his friends observing the eagles’ nest in the woods near his home. But when a tornado damages not only Axel’s home but the eagles’ nest, Axel’s life is thrown into chaos. Suddenly his dad is back to help repair the damage, and Axel has to manage his dad’s presence and his beloved birds’ absence. Plus, his mom seems to be keeping even more secrets. But Axel knows another important fact: an eagle’s instincts let it soar. Axel must trust his own instincts to help heal his family and the nest he loves. (Cover image may vary.)