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Synopsis
A plucky girl from small-town Alabama is in for a big surprise! Birdie Mae Hayes has pretty much the perfect life. Her best friend Sally lives just down the street, she's becoming friends with the new boy in town, and Halloween is coming up. Her little brother Bubba drives her crazy sometimes, but whose doesn't? Except, lately, Birdie can't stop feeling like something is about to happen. Then she starts seeing things happen—before they happen! It turns out her Grandma Mae has the same ability. But Birdie doesn't know if she's ready to take on the responsibility of this "gift." Still, with the right attitude and some practice, she could help a lot of people. One thing's for sure: life is going to be real interesting from now on!
Is The Gift: The Life and Times of Birdie Mae Hayes #1 appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
A wholesome story about a young girl discovering she has psychic abilities like her grandmother. Perfect for middle grade readers with no concerning content—just friendship, family, and learning to use a special gift responsibly.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Kids will love following Birdie as she discovers her amazing ability to see things before they happen and learns how to use her gift to help people.