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Strange Birds

Written by: Celia C. Pérez
Narrated by: Rebecca Soler
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Publisher's Summary

From the award-winning author of The First Rule of Punk comes the story of four kids who form an alternative Scout troop that shakes up their sleepy Florida town.

* "Writing with wry restraint that's reminiscent of Kate DiCamillo... a beautiful tale."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

When three very different girls find a mysterious invitation to a lavish mansion, the promise of adventure and mischief is too intriguing to pass up.

Ofelia Castillo (a budding journalist), Aster Douglas (a bookish foodie), and Cat Garcia (a rule-abiding birdwatcher) meet the kid behind the invite, Lane DiSanti, and it isn't love at first sight. But they soon bond over a shared mission to get the Floras, their local Scouts, to ditch an outdated tradition. In their quest for justice, independence, and an unforgettable summer, the girls form their own troop and find something they didn't know they needed: sisterhood.

©2019 Celia C. Pérez (P)2019 Listening Library

What the critics say

Washington Post Best Children's Books of 2019 * An ALSC Notable Children's Book * Kirkus Best Children's Books of 2019 * Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books of 2019 * CSMCL's Best Multicultural Children's Books of 2019 * A 2020 Rise: A Feminist Book Project List selection

"Strange Birds respects its readers’ intelligence and sophistication. Pérez’s charming story explores what is means to belong to a community while being willing to stage small but significant revolutions, all the while reveling in the joy of childhood."—Erika L. Sanchez, New York Times bestselling author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter for The New York Times Book Review

"Thought-provoking, timely, and laugh-out-loud funnyStrange Birds explores friendship, community, and the role each of us plays in creating a better world."—Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Amal Unbound

"Strange Birds is an inspiring story about the power of truth, and of true friends."—Rebecca Stead, New York Times bestselling author of the Newbery Medal winner When You Reach Me

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