Of a Feather

By Dayna Lorentz

A girl and an owl find freedom through an unexpected bond.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 372 ratings

336 pages· 64,323 words· Est. 7 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Reenie, sent to live with an unknown aunt, discovers a passion for falconry. She rescues Rufus, a young owl struggling to survive after losing his mother. As they form an unlikely friendship, Reenie must learn to trust and open her heart, while Rufus faces the challenge of flying free. Can they help each other find the courage to embrace the world beyond their fears?

From the publisher

“A perfect tale of outcasts, friendship, falconry, and the families we create.”–Tui T. Sutherland, New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series In the vein of Barbara O’Connor’s Wish, a moving, poignant story told in alternating perspectives about a down-on-her-luck girl who rescues a baby owl, and how the two set each other free. Great horned owl Rufus is eight months old and still can’t hunt. When his mother is hit by a car, he discovers just how dangerous the forest can be. Reenie has given up on adults and learned how to care for herself–a good thing, since she’s sent to live with an aunt she’s never met. Yet this aunt has a wonderful secret: she’s a falconer who agrees to help Reenie catch an injured passage hawk in the wild and rehabilitate it. When Reenie traps bedraggled Rufus, his eyes lock onto her heart, and they form a powerful friendship. But can Rufus learn to trust in the outside world and fly free? And can Reenie open her heart enough to truly soar?

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