Jeff Miller’s heartbreaking, coming-of-age middle-grade
novel—inspired by his personal experience living through his own
parent’s heart transplant—invites readers into the world of a
twelve-year-old birdwatcher looking for a place to call home and a
way to save his mother, even if it means venturing deep into
Florida swampland. Â Twelve-year-old Graham Dodds is no
stranger to hospital waiting rooms. Sometimes, he feels like his
entire life is one big waiting room. Waiting for the next doctor to
tell them what’s wrong with his mom. Waiting to find out what
city they’re moving to next. Waiting to see if they will finally
get their miracle—a heart transplant to save his mom’s life.
 When Graham gets stuck in Florida for the summer, he meets
a girl named Lou at the hospital, and he finds a friend who needs a
distraction as much as he does. She tells him about a contest to
find the endangered Snail Kite, which resides in the local
gator-filled swamps. Together they embark on an adventure,
searching for the rare bird . . . and along the way, Graham might
just find something else—himself.  Jeff Miller crafts a
heartfelt story about what it means to live in this unforgettable
middle-grade novel. Rare Birds is a rare find that will resonate
with fans of the Carl Hiassen’s Hoot and Melissa Savage’s
Lemon. For readers looking for novels with literary appeal and
classic themes of family, friendship, and the meaning of life, Rare
Birds is a perfect pick. Â Â Hardcover with dust
jacket; 288 pages; 5.5 x 8.3 in.
General
Imprint: |
Union Square Kids
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2024 |
Authors: |
Jeff Miller
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Dimensions: |
210 x 140mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
288 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4549-4505-5 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-4549-4505-2 |
Barcode: |
9781454945055 |
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