Scarlet Ibis
Scarlet Ibis by Gill Lewis is a reprint edition published by Simon and Schuster on May 21, 2019. This illustrated novel follows twelve-year-old Scarlet as she navigates the challenges of her life after a fire forces her and her autistic younger brother, Red, into different foster homes. With a backdrop of family dynamics and the bond between siblings, the story unfolds as Scarlet tracks a bird in her quest to reunite with Red, highlighting her determination amidst adversity.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of family, resilience, and the deep connection between siblings. Scarlet’s journey is marked by her efforts to support Red, who relies on her to create a sense of safety in their tumultuous world. The narrative touches on themes of animals and the significance of birds, particularly the Scarlet Ibis, as symbols of hope and connection. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English, offering a heartfelt look at the complexities of childhood and the impact of foster care.
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When a fire leaves twelve-year-old Scarlet in a different foster home than her autistic little brother, she tracks a bird to find her way back to him in this deeply moving illustrated novel from the author of Wild Wings.
Scarlet doesn’t have an easy life. She’s never known her dad, her mom suffers from depression, and her younger brother Red has Asperger’s and relies heavily on her to make the world a safe place for him. Scarlet does this by indulging Red’s passion for birds, telling him stories about the day they’ll go to Trinidad and see all the wonderful birds there (especially his beloved Scarlet Ibis), saving her money to take him to the zoo, helping him collect bird feathers, and even caring for a baby pigeon who is nesting outside his window.
But things with her mom are getting harder, and after a dangerous accident, Scarlet and Red are taken into foster care and separated. As Scarlet struggles to cope with the sudden changes in her life and her complex feelings towards her mom, the one thing she won’t give up on is finding Red. Nothing is going to get in her way—even if it might destroy the new possibilities offered to her by her foster family.
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