The Ever-After Bird
The Ever-After Bird by Ann Rinaldi is a First Edition published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt on January 18, 2010. This 240-page book explores the journey of CeCe McGill, who, after her father’s death, grapples with his legacy of bravery in aiding runaway slaves. Accompanying her uncle, an ornithologist, on an expedition to Georgia in search of the rare scarlet ibis, CeCe discovers that their journey serves a dual purpose, as her uncle also guides slaves toward the Underground Railroad.
Readers will find a narrative set against the backdrop of the pre-Civil War South, focusing on themes of family, identity, and the moral complexities surrounding slavery. As CeCe learns about the harsh realities faced by those seeking freedom, she embarks on a path of self-discovery, contemplating the kind of person she aspires to be. The book touches on subjects such as animals, biographical elements, and the experiences of African American individuals, providing a multifaceted view of a pivotal time in American history.
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Now that her father is dead, CeCe McGill is left to wonder why he risked his life for the ragged slaves who came to their door in the dead of night. When her uncle, an ornithologist, insists she accompany him to Georgia on an expedition in search of the rare scarlet ibis, CeCe is surprised to learn there’s a second reason for their journey: Along the way, Uncle Alex secretly points slaves north in the direction of the Underground Railroad.
Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous pre-Civil War South, The Ever-After Bird is the story of a young woman’s education about the horrors of slavery and the realization about the kind of person she wants to become.
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