Grandmother's Pigeon
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1996

Grandmother's Pigeon

Written by Louise Erdrich and Louise Erdich · Written and illustrated by Jim LaMarche

Extinct pigeons hatch, sparking a race to protect them from scientists.

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32 pages· ~540L
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Bookroo's summary

When a quirky grandmother sails away, she leaves behind a mysterious collection of bird nests. A year later, three eggs hatch, revealing passenger pigeons thought extinct. As scientists swarm to study the miraculous birds, the family must protect the hatchlings' freedom. Can they keep the pigeons safe, or will the world claim them? Discover the unexpected journey of a family caught between wonder and responsibility.

From the publisher

Critically acclaimed novelist Louise Erdrich weaves a tale about a quirky grandmother who unexpectedly sails away from her family, leaving behind warm memories and her room’s few belongings – including her collection of birds’ nests. One year after Grandmother’s departure, three eggs in one of the nests miraculously begin to hatch and out pops a breed of passenger pigeon long thought to be extinct. When too many visiting scientists threaten the three hatchling’ freedom, Grandmother’s family take matters into their own hands.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~540L
Themes & topics
Books about birdsBooks about technologyBooks about pigeons
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
May 30, 1999
First published
April 15, 1996
Publisher
Hyperion
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780786812042

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