Hummingbird Season

By Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic

Amidst isolation and wildfires, Archie seeks hope and his lost hummingbird.

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272 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In the chaos of the pandemic, Archie feels isolated despite being surrounded by family. As he finds solace in watching hummingbirds, a devastating wildfire threatens his fragile hope. Can Archie find his voice and reconnect with his family when his favorite hummingbird vanishes? Discover a journey of resilience and the search for connection in uncertain times.

From the publisher

A poignant and necessary story about finding hope during difficult times, set in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Archie’s life–and the whole world–is turned upside down by Covid-19. Suddenly there are no more Friday night dinners out, no more going to school, no more hanging out with friends . . . no leaving the house at all. Even though he’s inside with his family all day every day, Archie can’t help but feel more alone than ever before. While everyone else seems to be adapting to their new normal just fine, it’s like Archie is permanently on mute, unable to find the words to describe how he feels–and sometimes, unable to find someone who will listen. The bright spot of Archie’s days at home is watching and learning about the hummingbirds that feed outside his windows. But just when it seems like this could be what brings his family together again, California experiences its worst wildfire in history, and Archie’s favorite hummingbird disappears. In a time when hope is hard to hold on to, Archie must find his voice and find hope once again. Hummingbird Season is an honest and healing novel in verse documenting the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic and the things that bring us together when circumstances keep us apart.

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