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A review by lizaroo71
Extraordinary Birds by Sandy Stark-McGinnis
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
December believes she's a girl transforming into a bird because this narrative is easier to cope with their her history of neglect by her mother and of moving through the foster system.
When December gets placed with Eleanor, she's not hopeful that this will be her forever home. Because December believes she is really a bird waiting to get her wings, she knows all about birds. This commonality with Eleanor allows them to connect and December begins to feel hope in her future of finding a home.
I love the patience Eleanor exhibits and the crushing feelings December feels as a tween. I had tears ready to spill over in several sections of the book. A lovely story about writing yourself intoa new story.
When December gets placed with Eleanor, she's not hopeful that this will be her forever home. Because December believes she is really a bird waiting to get her wings, she knows all about birds. This commonality with Eleanor allows them to connect and December begins to feel hope in her future of finding a home.
I love the patience Eleanor exhibits and the crushing feelings December feels as a tween. I had tears ready to spill over in several sections of the book. A lovely story about writing yourself intoa new story.