Strange Birds
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019 · Est. 9 hour read

Strange Birds

By Celia C. Pérez

Four kids challenge tradition, forming a new Scout troop in sleepy Florida.

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384 pages· 63,547 words· Est. 9 hour read
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Bookroo's summary

In a quiet Florida town, Ofelia, Aster, and Cat receive a mysterious invitation to a mansion. There, they meet Lane, and despite initial tensions, they unite to challenge their local Scouts' outdated traditions. As they form their own troop, they embark on a quest for justice and independence, discovering the true meaning of sisterhood along the way. Will their summer adventure change their town forever?

From the publisher

From the award-winning author of The First Rule of Punk comes the story of four kids who form an alternative Scout troop that shakes up their sleepy Florida town. When three very different girls find a mysterious invitation to a lavish mansion, the promise of adventure and mischief is too intriguing to pass up. Ofelia Castillo (a budding journalist), Aster Douglas (a bookish foodie), and Cat Garcia (a rule-abiding birdwatcher) meet the kid behind the invite, Lane DiSanti, and it isn’t love at first sight. But they soon bond over a shared mission to get the Floras, their local Scouts, to ditch an outdated tradition. In their quest for justice, independence, and an unforgettable summer, the girls form their own troop and find something they didn’t know they needed: sisterhood.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
384
Words
63,547
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
750L
Themes & topics
Books about making friendsBooks about friendshipBooks about social themesBooks about family lifeBooks about nature
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~R
AR points
10
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
504216
Publication
Published
September 3, 2019
Publisher
Kokila
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780425290439

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