Nightjar
By Katya Balen
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Synopsis
When Noah's dad visits from New York, they find an injured nightjar during a countryside walk. Noah wants to save the bird, but his dad insists on leaving it to nature. Their disagreement reveals deeper issues: Noah feels abandoned by his father, who has started a new family in the US. Can they mend their fractured relationship and find common ground?
About the author
Katya Balen is a brilliant author who writes heartfelt and imaginative stories for children. She is well known for her award-winning book 'October, October', which follows a girl living in the woods. Katya loves exploring nature and often includes themes of friendship and adventure in her books, making them exciting and moving to read.
Pages
88 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
Published
2023
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