Of a Feather

Of a Feather is a moving chapter book told from the alternating perspectives of Reenie, a resilient girl navigating a new life with an unfamiliar aunt, and Rufus, a young great horned owl struggling to survive after his mother's accident. When Reenie, guided by her falconer aunt, rescues the injured Rufus, their powerful friendship becomes a catalyst for both to overcome their fears and find a sense of belonging. This story beautifully explores themes of found family, empathy, self-discovery, and the courage it takes to trust and open one's heart. Ideal for readers aged 8-11, it can also be a meaningful read-aloud for younger children.

"A perfect tale of outcasts, friendship, falconry, and the families we create.”--Tui T. Sutherland, New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series In the vein of Barbara O’Connor’s 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. Great horned owl Rufus is eight months old and still can’t hunt. When his mother is hit by a car, he discovers just how dangerous the forest can be. Reenie has given up on adults and learned how to care for herself—a good thing, since she’s sent to live with an aunt she’s never met. Yet this aunt has a wonderful secret: she’s a falconer who agrees to help Reenie catch an injured passage hawk in the wild and rehabilitate it. When Reenie traps bedraggled Rufus, his eyes lock onto her heart, and they form a powerful friendship. But can Rufus learn to trust in the outside world and fly free? And can Reenie open her heart enough to truly soar?