A review by hsquared
Beyond the Laughing Sky by Michelle Cuevas

3.0

A husband and wife discover a mysterious egg that hatches into a curious little bird boy with a beak and feathers, but no wings. This is a magical, lyrical story with obvious connections to Stuart Little. Though this is a beautifully told, fanciful story, it doesn't quite measure up to White's classic. While both boys struggle to fit in with society, and both eventually leave a loving and supportive home, Stuart's departure feels like an adventure, while Nashville's feels more like an escape. As such, I'm not sure that it will resonate as strongly with children. Of the two, Stuart is also the more richly developed--his character adds up to much more than just his differences from other boys. Still, this is a sweet story that will likely find many followers.