Birdie by J P Rose

Birdie by J P Rose

A powerful, moving animal and friendship tale for fans of Michael Morpurgo. Winner of the Young Quills Award and the Diverse Book Awards. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Writing and the UKLA Book Award.

Birdie Bagshaw has never known her parents. Having grown up in a children's home for mixed race children in 1950s Leeds, now she has come to live with her great-aunt in the Yorkshire Dales. From her arrival, Birdie is treated like an outsider by the local children. When their bullying drives Birdie to hide in the nearby coal mine, she finds an unexpected rescuer in the form of Mr Duke, the last remaining pit pony in the village. As the weeks pass, Birdie forms a special bond with the spirited little pony. But his future is in danger, and Birdie comes up with a daring plan to save his life in return . . .

‘Captivating’ A. F. Steadman
‘A tender and touching story for animal lovers everywhere’ Hannah Gold

Cover art by Keith Robinson

"A tender and touching story for animal lovers everywhere" -- Hannah Gold
"A captivating story of the profound and powerful magic of animals – and how they can help us find our way in the worldI loved it" -- A. F. Steadman
"A future classic. A powerful novel about love, identity and finding your power in a world where everyone is against you... powerfully resonant today. A real triumph" * Book of the Month, the Bookseller *
"A beautiful and earnest story about friendship and finding your home. Birdie and Mr Duke will steal your heart" -- Tolá Okogwu
"Exquisite and heartwarming storytelling about fitting in and finding your place in the world. A must-read for everyone!" -- A. M. Howell

J.P. Rose was born in Manchester but was raised in Yorkshire after her adoption. Growing up she suffered extreme racism, though she continued to be proud of her diverse and rich Jamaican, Nigerian and Anglo-Irish heritage. She trained as an actress but eventually moved into writing, and she is now the author of numerous novels for adults. She owns several horses, dogs and cats and lives in London with her family.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781839132414
ISBN 10	1839132418
Title	Birdie
Author	J P Rose
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Andersen Press Ltd
Year published	2024-10-03
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.