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Birdsong

By Katya Balen

Adjectives

heartfelt uplifting poignant

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

After a car accident leaves Annie unable to play her beloved flute, she withdraws into silence, angry at her mother and her injury. Moving to a new flat, she meets Noah, who introduces her to a blackbirds' nest in nearby scrubland. Their growing friendship and the blackbirds' song rekindle Annie's passion for music. But when another tragedy occurs, will Annie's fragile recovery be jeopardised?

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

2022

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