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Penguin the Magpie: The Odd Little Bird Who Saved a Family by Cameron Bloom, Bradley Trevor Greive
busyreading's review against another edition
5.0
This is an amazing, remarkable and heartbreaking story about a wonderful family who have been through a horrific ordeal and together with the support of one another they manage to get through the toughest of times.
Cameron and his wife Sam loved to travel which they did quite a bit of before they had their children. Once they started having children they found they didn’t have quite as much time to travel, but would when the opportunity arose. As a family holiday they choose to go to Thailand, but it is on this particular holiday where Sam has an unfortunate fall, but this fall nearly ends her life and will change her and her family's life forever. Sam fights to get through each day life as she once knew it will never return and trying to deal with that alone is more than she can bare. The day one of her sons discovers a baby magpie that has fallen out of its nest was the day that would change all of their lives, but this time in a positive way. They call the baby magpie Penguin yes, you read that correct who has a broken wing and over the next few months they nurture the magpie and save its life. In the meantime unbeknown to the little magpie she is helping a family heal and become the family they once were.
This story blew me away and I don’t imagine I’ll ever forget it. What a beautiful family the Bloom family are and let’s not forget that special magpie, Penguin. Whilst reading this story my heart truly went out to this family especially, Sam. You are one incredibly strong lady who I’m sure will achieve any goal you set yourself and yes, I have no doubt it will be with the wonderful support of your family. An Inspiring and heartbreaking true story which I couldn’t put down and the pictures throughout this book are so beneficial. Highly recommended.
Cameron and his wife Sam loved to travel which they did quite a bit of before they had their children. Once they started having children they found they didn’t have quite as much time to travel, but would when the opportunity arose. As a family holiday they choose to go to Thailand, but it is on this particular holiday where Sam has an unfortunate fall, but this fall nearly ends her life and will change her and her family's life forever. Sam fights to get through each day life as she once knew it will never return and trying to deal with that alone is more than she can bare. The day one of her sons discovers a baby magpie that has fallen out of its nest was the day that would change all of their lives, but this time in a positive way. They call the baby magpie Penguin yes, you read that correct who has a broken wing and over the next few months they nurture the magpie and save its life. In the meantime unbeknown to the little magpie she is helping a family heal and become the family they once were.
This story blew me away and I don’t imagine I’ll ever forget it. What a beautiful family the Bloom family are and let’s not forget that special magpie, Penguin. Whilst reading this story my heart truly went out to this family especially, Sam. You are one incredibly strong lady who I’m sure will achieve any goal you set yourself and yes, I have no doubt it will be with the wonderful support of your family. An Inspiring and heartbreaking true story which I couldn’t put down and the pictures throughout this book are so beneficial. Highly recommended.
sharondblk's review against another edition
4.0
A very sad, happy sweet little book with wonderful photos. Would make a good learning exercise for older children about disability.
paintyxuwings's review against another edition
4.0
An emotional roller coaster filled with heartbreak and beauty.
Such a unique and interesting story. If you haven’t read the book you should definitely watch the movie.
Such a unique and interesting story. If you haven’t read the book you should definitely watch the movie.
monmegbar's review
5.0
"Say all the things you want to say. Give voice to your heart. Do all the things you want to do — don't waste a second. Lose yourself in the beauty of this world as often as possible." — PENGUIN THE MAGPIE
mlejb's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
gloriazthompson's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
5.0
One of the most beautiful and moving stories I've read.