Of a Feather
Of a Feather by Dayna Lorentz, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2021, is a 336-page juvenile fiction book that explores themes of friendship and resilience through the intertwined lives of a girl and a baby owl. The story follows Reenie, a girl who has faced significant challenges and is sent to live with an unfamiliar aunt, a falconer. As Reenie navigates her new life, she rescues Rufus, a young great horned owl struggling to survive after losing his mother, leading to a transformative bond between them.
Readers will find a poignant narrative told from alternating perspectives, highlighting the journey of both Reenie and Rufus as they learn to trust and support each other. The book delves into topics such as animals, family dynamics, and the challenges of blended families, set against a backdrop of country life. Through their experiences, both characters strive for freedom and connection, making this story a heartfelt exploration of the families we create and the healing power of friendship.
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“A perfect tale of outcasts, friendship, falconry, and the families we create.”–Tui T. Sutherland, New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series
In the vein of Barbara O’Connor’s Wish, a moving, poignant story told in alternating perspectives about a down-on-her-luck girl who rescues a baby owl, and how the two set each other free.
Great horned owl Rufus is eight months old and still can’t hunt. When his mother is hit by a car, he discovers just how dangerous the forest can be.
Reenie has given up on adults and learned how to care for herself–a good thing, since she’s sent to live with an aunt she’s never met. Yet this aunt has a wonderful secret: she’s a falconer who agrees to help Reenie catch an injured passage hawk in the wild and rehabilitate it.
When Reenie traps bedraggled Rufus, his eyes lock onto her heart, and they form a powerful friendship. But can Rufus learn to trust in the outside world and fly free? And can Reenie open her heart enough to truly soar?
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