 | Secret language of birds Author: Kelly, Lynne | |
| Price: $7.37 | ||
Summary:
When Nina discovers two majestic birds have built a nest in the marsh near her summer camp in a Texas town, she reports the sighting to wildlife officials. Experts track all the endangered birds, but they can't identify the female bird that Nina found. Who is she, and where did she come from? With the help of some fellow campers, Nina sets out to discover who the mystery bird really is.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.80 Points: 7.0 Quiz: 522424 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (03/01/24)
Booklist (02/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 02/15/2024 Thirteen-year-old Nina decides to attend her aunt Audrey’s summer camp, where she befriends three cabinmates who call themselves the Oddballs. Like Nina, an avid birdwatcher, they are new to the camp and “kind of weird.” One night, they join other older campers for a forbidden midnight excursion to the old infirmary, which is said to be haunted. Intrigued by a tall white bird she spots by moonlight in the nearby marsh, Nina returns by day and verifies that it’s a whooping crane, a member of an endangered species. In the weeks that follow, she and her friends secretly watch the bird and its mate. Nina reports her discovery to a wildlife agency but worries about telling Aunt Audrey because she’s been breaking camp rules. Kelly sets up an enjoyable, traditional summer camp story before sending Nina off in an entirely different direction as she takes a leadership role and learns from the experience. From the lively characters to the secret at the heart of the plot, this book takes readers on an unusual and rewarding adventure. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
