Hummingbird (Scholastic Gold)
Hummingbird by Natalie Lloyd, published by Scholastic, Incorporated on May 7, 2024, is a 384-page juvenile fiction novel that explores themes of friendship and resilience. The story follows twelve-year-old Olive, who, despite living with osteogenesis imperfecta, is determined to embrace adventure and break free from the perception of being “fragile.” After convincing her parents to let her attend Macklemore Elementary, Olive’s excitement quickly turns to disappointment following a challenging first day, prompting her to seek out a magical, wish-granting hummingbird rumored to reside nearby.
In her quest, Olive discovers that she cannot navigate her challenges alone and forms unexpected friendships that help her uncover the truth about the mythical bird. This narrative delves into social themes and the importance of community, illustrating how Olive’s journey reveals that embracing one’s vulnerabilities can lead to extraordinary experiences. Hummingbird is part of the Scholastic Gold line and includes exclusive bonus content, making it a noteworthy addition for readers interested in fantasy and magic intertwined with real-life challenges.
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A Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book
From the bestselling author of A Snicker of Magic comes a heartfelt story about a girl who — armed with her trusty, snazzy wheelchair — refuses to let her brittle bone disease stand in the way of adventure.
Hummingbird joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!
Twelve-year-old homeschooled Olive is tired of being seen as “fragile” just because she has osteogenesis imperfecta (otherwise known as brittle bone disease) so she’s thrilled when she finally convinces her parents to let her attend Macklemore Elementary. Olive can’t wait to go to a traditional school and make the friends she’s always longed for, until a disastrous first day dashes her hopes of ever fitting in.
Then Olive hears whispers about a magical, wish-granting hummingbird that supposedly lives near Macklemore. It’ll be the solution to all her problems! If she can find the bird and prove herself worthy, the creature will make her most desperate, secret wish come true.
When it becomes clear that she can’t solve the mystery on her own, Olive teams up with some unlikely allies who help her learn the truth about the bird. And on the way, she just might learn that our fragile places lead us to the most wonderful magic of all…
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