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Synopsis
A GIRL EASILY carried off by the wind.An elderly widow whose husband died under strange circumstances.An isolated dwelling that breeds fear.Miranda has no recollection of where she came from--only that years ago, a gust of wind deposited her outside Bourne Manor. The Manor's sole inhabitant, Wysteria Barrows, took Miranda in and promptly outfitted her with special boots--boots weighted with steel bars to keep her anchored to the ground. But aside from shelter and clothing, Miranda receives little warmth from the aging widow. The Manor, too, is a cold place, full of drafts and locked doors. Full of menace. Full of secrets. Then one day a boy named Farley appears. Farley helps Miranda embrace her destiny with the wind . . . and uncover the Manor's hidden past.From the Hardcover edition.
Is Bird appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A gentle coming-of-age fantasy about a girl with mysterious wind powers discovering her identity and freedom. Mild menace from the isolated manor setting and hints at the widow's dark past, but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity, death of a loved one, and abandonment (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers who love magical powers, mysterious origins, and atmospheric settings with a touch of gothic eeriness will be drawn into Miranda's journey.