When Callum spots crazy Iona McNair on his family’s sprawling
property, she’s catching a fish with her bare hands. She won’t share the
fish, but does share something else: a secret. She’s
discovered a rare endangered bird, an Osprey, and it’s clear to both her
and Callum that if anyone finds out about the bird, it, and its
species, is likely doomed. Poachers, egg thieves, and wild weather are
just some of the threats, so Iona and Callum vow to keep track of the
bird and check her migratory progress using the code a preservationist
tagged on her ankle, no matter what. But when one of them can
no longer keep the promise, it’s up to the other to do it for them
both. No matter what. Set against the dramatic landscapes of Scotland
and West Africa, this is a story of unlikely friendships, the wonders of
the wild—and the everyday leaps of faith that set our souls to flight.What would you do if you found a rare and endangered bird on your land?
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loved the book
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to Iona was so sad. Poor girl. ;( ;( -Emma
ReplyDeleteI loved the book! I cried both tears of happiness and tears of joy. It was really sudden what happened to Iona! I wish the book hadn't ended! I think Mrs. Lewis should write a sequel to the book.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this book. It has everything, from geography (I had to look up the Richat structure in Mauritania for example), to relationships with friends, family dynamics, high technology and wild bird lore. It has it all.
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