I borrowed this book and a few other middle grade books from the library recently. My eleven-year-old son read all of them, but liked this one the best. In fact, he read it in one day and purchased it the next day! He "highly, highly recommends" it!
Alastair longs to escape the pet store where he and his sister, Aggie, were born. But a broken wing and being bought by a different owner than his sister soon halt his plans. As he marinates in his misery, he becomes, horror of all horrors, a "feather picker"! Will he ever see his sister again?
The story is told from three points of view: Alastair, Fritz (12-year-old boy), and Bertie Plopky (a lonely widow). Ms. Leonardo weaves their stories beautifully through a variety of formats (regular narrative, poetry, letters and medical logs). I loved her allusions to literature and poetry.
To be honest, I did not care for Alastair's attitude and outlook on life. Mrs. Plopky was a delight. Fritz was admirable and likable.
This story proclaims the necessity for hope, loyalty and friendship.
Ms. Leonardo is having a new book released February 23, 2021 called The Hedgehog of Oz . We asked our library to purchase it.
Although God is not mentioned, her dedication and her acknowledgments indicate she esteems Him.
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library, but now own it thanks to my son!! 😀
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