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Bird Boy

By: Catherine Bruton
Narrated by: Louiza Patikas
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"Vivid and deeply empathetic, Catherine is a wonderful storyteller." Phil Earle

"A wonderfully moving story about the healing power of nature, perfect for fans of Phil Earle and Katya Balen" Anthony McGowan

"Unputdownable. A gift to nature loving young people" Hilary McKay

"A heart-felt story about the healing power of nature.Moving and powerful, I loved it" Gill Lewis

From the multi-award-winning author of No Ballet Shoes in Syria: a story of migration, conservation, healing and hope as a grieving boy forms an unbreakable bond with an injured bird. Read by The Archers and Coronation Street actress, Louiza Patikas

After the tragic death of his mother, eleven year old Will is sent to temporarily stay with his uncle in the mountains. After years trapped in a high-rise flat, with only birds for company, Will doesn't know how he'll survive a place like this, but he soon finds solace in the woods, when he's surrounded by birdsong.

With his new friend Omar - a refugee from Afghanistan - Will discovers an osprey nest, with two small chicks inside. He forms an unbreakable bond with the birds, especially the smallest chick, who they name Whitetip. But when tragedy almost strikes again one stormy night, and Whitetip is knocked out of the nest - breaking a wing, Will is determined to save her. Smuggling her down from the mountain, he finds a way to keep her alive.

As Will helps Whitetip to grow and to heal, he finds a strength inside himself that he never knew he had. Maybe, finally, Will can find a way to take flight too...

©2024 Catherine Bruton (P)2024 Nosy Crow
Animals Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Heartfelt Tear-jerking
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It was about life & ospreys, which Bring me joy.

It was about life & ospreys, which Bring me joy. I will read anything on those subjects.

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