Sutherland, New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series I love this story of falconry, family, and finding your way in a big, scary world. But can Rufus learn to trust in the outside world and fly free? And can Reenie open her heart enough to truly soar? Review Quotes Set in Vermont, the story is fleshed out by thought-provoking forays into the ethics of hunting and the powerlessness of children in determining their home lives.Unusual and poignant-full of the depth and contradictions of life.-Kirkus A tender tale that reminds readers that families come in all forms and that the greatest rewards come from opening oneself to all that life has to offer.-Booklist A compelling narrative of coping, loss, and learning to trust.-The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Dayna writes the inner thoughts of animals better than anyone I know, and Im sure readers are going to fall in love with Rufus the fierce and lovable great horned owl, just like I did! This sweet, funny story of a prickly girl and the owl she helps rescue is a perfect tale of outcasts, friendship, falconry, and the families we create.-Tui T. When Reenie traps bedraggled Rufus, his eyes lock onto her heart, and they form a powerful friendship. Yet this aunt has a wonderful secret: shes a falconer who agrees to help Reenie catch an injured passage hawk in the wild and rehabilitate it. Reenie has given up on adults and learned how to care for herself-a good thing, since shes sent to live with an aunt shes never met. When his mother is hit by a car, he discovers just how dangerous the forest can be. Great horned owl Rufus is eight months old and still cant hunt.

Sutherland, New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series In the vein of Barbara OConnors Wish, a moving, poignant story told in alternating perspectives about a down-on-her-luck girl who rescues a baby owl, and how the two set each other free. Book Synopsis A perfect tale of outcasts, friendship, falconry, and the families we create.-Tui T. Sutherland calls a perfect tale of outcasts, friendship, falconry, and the families we create, a down-on-her-luck girl rescues a baby owl, and the two set each other free. About the Book In this moving story that New York Times best-selling author Tui T.

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