Blue Birds
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Blue Birds by Caroline Starr Rose
Author of the critically acclaimed May B. returns with a stirring novel in verse.Alis and her parents make the long journey from England to settle the New World. But it doesn't go as planned and Alis, her parents, and the others of their small community soon find themselves at odds with the Roanoke tribe. As tensions rise between the settlers and the Native peoples, twelve-year-old Alis forms an impossible friendship with a Roanoke named Kimi. Despite language barriers, the two become as close as sisters, risking their lives for one another until Alis makes a decision that will change her life forever.
"An excellent historical offering and belongs on public and school library shelves."--VOYA
"With two compelling main characters and an abundance of rich historical detail, Rose's latest novel offers much to discuss and much to appreciate."--School Library Journal
Caroline Starr Rose (www.carolinestarrrose.com) is the bestselling author of May B. Her second book, Blue Birds, is her second novel. In New Mexico, Florida, Virginia, and Louisiana, she has taught both social studies and language. In her classroom, she attempted to instill a love of reading, a desire to play with language, and an interest in history in her children. Caroline, her husband, and their two sons live in New Mexico. @CStarrRose is her Twitter handle.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780147511874 |
| ISBN 10 | 0147511879 |
| Title | Blue Birds |
| Author | Caroline Starr Rose |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2016-01-05 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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