About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the physical and emotional changes of puberty or feeling like they no longer fit into their own skin. It is a gentle yet profound metaphor for the awkwardness and isolation that often accompanies growing up. Eleven-year-old Linnet discovers she is growing wings, a secret her mother has hidden for years. Her journey to a secluded sanctuary in Montana introduces her to others like her, forcing her to redefine what is normal and where she belongs. Parents will appreciate how the story validates the fear of being different while offering a hopeful path toward self-acceptance. It is an ideal bridge for the 10 to 14 age range, turning the scary reality of bodily changes into a literal and figurative flight of discovery.
