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A review by cjeziorski
Extraordinary Birds by Sandy Stark-McGinnis
4.0
I enjoyed this book and the diversity of its characters. The main character, December, was abandoned by her mom and goes from foster home to foster home. She’s convinced she’s a bird, and that her wings will emerge from the scars on her back. She even tried flying a few times, unsuccessfully. The book focuses on her story as she learns to trust Eleanor, her new foster mom, and begins to contemplate having a home.
I enjoyed the trans character Cheryllynn. I appreciate that the author did not outfit say that she’s trans, but gave little asides that lead you to the conclusion. Cheryllynn is brave, facing bullying each day at school by a time gr leader who used to be her best friend.
Why only four stars? I felt there were holes in the narrative. Suddenly there’s be a new realization for December that I felt came out of nowhere. I wanted a bit more of her backstory as well.
I enjoyed the trans character Cheryllynn. I appreciate that the author did not outfit say that she’s trans, but gave little asides that lead you to the conclusion. Cheryllynn is brave, facing bullying each day at school by a time gr leader who used to be her best friend.
Why only four stars? I felt there were holes in the narrative. Suddenly there’s be a new realization for December that I felt came out of nowhere. I wanted a bit more of her backstory as well.