Extraordinary Birds

Eleven-year-old December knows she is a bird, waiting to transform and reunite with her biological mother. She is placed with Eleanor, a foster mum who runs a taxidermy business and volunteers at a wildlife rescue. December begins to see herself and what home means in a new light, but the story she tells herself about her past is what keeps her going.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 30 April 2019
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Eleven-year-old December has a deep fascination with birds and a troubled history of being placed in foster homes. All she possesses from her biological mother is a book titled "The Complete Guide to Birds, Volume One" and a photograph with a heartfelt message: "In flight is where you'll find me." Deep within her, December knows that she is a bird, destined to soar and reunite with her mother. The scar on her back, she believes, marks the beginning of her wings sprouting, waiting for the day when she can transform and take flight. With no other options, she clings to this belief as the only plausible explanation for her existence.

When December is placed with Eleanor, a new foster mother who operates a taxidermy business and volunteers at a wildlife rescue, her perspective on self and home begins to shift. However, the story she tells herself about her past is what has sustained her throughout the years, and she questions whether she can let go of it, even if changing her narrative could lead her to a place of belonging.

As December navigates her journey, she encounters various challenges and obstacles. She must confront the painful memories of her past and the doubts that threaten to hold her back. With the support of Eleanor and the connections she forms with the animals at the rescue, December begins to heal and find a sense of purpose.

Through her experiences, December learns that true home is not just about physical surroundings but also about embracing one's identity, accepting the past, and finding compassion and understanding for others. She realizes that her story is unique and that she has the power to shape her future.

In the end, December finds a place where she truly belongs, surrounded by love, acceptance, and the freedom to be herself. She continues to explore her passion for birds and uses her experiences to help others who may be going through similar struggles. December's journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

\n Weight: 160g\n
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526603159\n \n