Synopses & Reviews
An orphaned African grey parrot who can speak 127 words. A girl so sick she has forgotten what it means to try. Fate--and a banana nut muffin--bring them together. Will their shared encounter help them journey through storms inside and out? Will they lose their way, or will they find what really matters?
Here is a story that will remind readers how navigating so many of lifes desperate adventures requires friendship and, above all, hope.
Review
"The story is alternately told in Zenos and Alyas voices, and both characters are compelling, believable, and likable. Sprinkled with humor, particularly with Zenos gaps in vocabulary, the plot is fast paced and will appeal to a wide range of readers as they root for a satisfying ending for both the bird and the young girl." -- School Library Journal
"For animal lovers looking for something unique, this story of true friends missing each other will fit the bill." -- BCCB
About the Author
Jane Kelley is the author of the middle-grade novels Nature Girl and The Girl Behind the Glass. This is her first novel for Feiwel and Friends. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and their daughter.