Extraordinary Birds

By Sandy Stark-McGinnis

A girl believes she's destined to fly, but a new foster home challenges her dreams.

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224 pages· 45,544 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

December, an eleven-year-old who believes she's a bird, carries a scar she thinks will sprout wings. Her life changes when she's placed with Eleanor, a foster mom with her own secrets. As December learns about family and belonging, she must decide if she can let go of her dream to soar. Can she find happiness on the ground, or is her destiny truly in the sky? This poignant tale explores identity, hope, and the meaning of home, inviting readers to question what it truly means to belong.

From the publisher

Eleven-year-old December knows everything about birds, and everything about getting kicked out of foster homes. All she has of her mom is the bird guide she left behind, and a message: “In flight is where you’ll find me.” December believes she’s truly a bird, just waiting for the day she transforms. The scar on her back is where her wings will sprout; she only needs to find the right tree and practice flying.When she’s placed with foster mom Eleanor, who runs a taxidermy business and volunteers at a wildlife rescue, December begins to see what home means in a new light. But the story she’s told herself about her past is what’s kept her going this long. Can she learn to let go?An extraordinary story about identity and family perfect for fans of Holly Goldberg Sloan and Lynda Mullaly Hunt.

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