  | Bird will soar Author: Myers, Alison Green | |
| Price: $23.08 | ||
Summary:
Axel would like to be an eagle, his favorite bird. He knows his mother is an osprey deep down-they're the finest mothers of all the birds. His dad, Frank, is a wild turkey who ran off five months ago and hasn't shown up for weekend visits since. When a tornado hits, seriously damaging Axel's house, Frank reappears to help with repairs. Axel isn't happy about Frank's reappearance and he doesn't understand why his mom insists Axel give Frank a chance.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.70 Points: 9.0 Quiz: 512838 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (09/01/21)
Booklist (11/01/21)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 11/01/2021 Axel, who exhibits some autism spectrum disorder behaviors, lives with his mom and enjoys observing the eagles near his home. When a tornado damages his house and brings an eaglet to the ground, Axel summons a local raptor specialist to save the bird. Later, Axel’s estranged father, Frank, arrives to repair the house, and many secrets are revealed, among them why Frank left and why the neighbors think he should stay away. The present-tense and third-person-omniscient narration are perfect choices (Axel is aware of, but often apart from, events around him), especially when he expresses frustration that adults close to him often lie to shield him from unpleasant truths. Bird trivia features prominently in the story, with avian behaviors ascribed to human characters (Frank is compared to a wild turkey; Axel to an eaglet waiting to fly), and the inclusion of a successfully functioning autistic adult is also a plus. With poems introducing most chapters, this makes a good choice for those looking for a soaring tale of family in its many forms. - Copyright 2021 Booklist.
