About This Book
Reach for this book if your child is feeling abandoned, resentful of family changes, or struggling to bond with an eccentric relative. It is a powerful choice for children who mask their vulnerability with anger or who feel like they do not fit into their family's plans. The story follows Sammy, a young boy left with a grandfather he barely knows in a dilapidated house filled with injured birds. As Sammy helps his grandfather rescue a blinded crane, his initial fury and sense of betrayal slowly transform into deep empathy and connection. This 142-page chapter book is perfect for ages 8 to 12. It offers a realistic look at how shared responsibility and a connection to nature can heal broken family bonds. Parents will appreciate how it models the shift from self-centered resentment to compassion for others.
