Bird

Angela Johnson's "Bird" is a poignant young adult novel about a thirteen-year-old girl named Bird who is grappling with the profound loss of a second father. In her grief, she decides to run away from her home in Cleveland, Ohio, to Alabama, determined to bring her stepfather back. This journey becomes a significant rite of passage, as Bird encounters various individuals, including two boys, Ethan and Jay, and a kind woman, Mrs. Pritchard. Through these interactions, Bird not only seeks to mend her own fractured family but also finds herself helping others navigate their difficulties, fostering themes of empathy, resilience, and self-discovery. It's suitable for ages 12-18.

It's about a girl named Bird who runs away from her home to Alabama to find her stepfather. On her journey she meets new people like a boy named Ethan, a boy named Jay, and a nice lady named Mrs. Pritchard.