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Birdy
Contributors
By N. West Moss
Formats and Prices
- On Sale
- Feb 17, 2026
- Page Count
- 288 pages
- Publisher
- Christy Ottaviano Books
- ISBN-13
- 9780316446617
Price
$9.99Price
$12.99 CADFormat
Format:
- ebook $9.99 $12.99 CAD
- Hardcover $17.99 $23.99 CAD
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Eleven-year-old Birdy and her younger brother, Mouse, have always looked out for each other. They make the perfect team: Birdy is realistic and practical, while Mouse is affable and trusting. After their mother dies of cancer, Birdy and Mouse are forced to move out of the city to the country with relatives they’ve never met. Aunt Mitzie and Uncle Shadow’s house is full of organized chaos, and it takes Birdy time to adjust to having adults around. But the kitchen is always stocked, and both kids are allowed to play outside as often as they want. There’s only one problem: it’s all temporary. Their social worker has promised to find them a permanent home by the next school year, whether they want to leave or not. As the summer unfolds, Mouse starts to feel attached to their new life. But Birdy knows better—adults have never been reliable. When Birdy’s fears get the best of her, she makes a big mistake that could jeopardize their future.
Heartfelt and emotionally resonant, this literary coming-of-age novel explores the unbreakable bond between siblings—and how family can be found in the most unexpected places.
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Praise for BirdyBooklist, starred review
* “First-time novelist Moss’ nuanced portrayal of mourning, paired with richly drawn characters, creates a deeply affecting read….This resonant story celebrates the healing power of connection and the hope found in chosen family.” -
“Birdy is spectacular. I was hooked from page one and fell in love with the entire cast of quirky and unforgettable characters, including the animals. Readers will applaud Birdy as she feels her way through the aftermath of her mother’s death.”Ann M. Martin, author of the Newbery Honor Book A Corner of the Universe and The Baby-Sitters Club series
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“Some writers have a special gift to connect readers with their characters and their story from page one. N. West Moss is one of those writers. With the introduction of each lovable character, we find ourselves hoping, Here, here!"Kimberly Willis Holt, author of the National Book Award Winner When Zachary Beaver Came to Town and The Hurricane Girls
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“A moving intergenerational story about the power of love, loss, and chosen family. It shines with hope and resilience and second chances.”Elly Swartz, acclaimed author of Same Page, Hidden Truths, and Dear Student
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