Ride the Wind
Ride the Wind by Nicola Davies is a poignant tale published by Walker Books in August 2021. This 40-page book, written in English, explores themes of empathy and male mental health through the story of Javier, who discovers an albatross caught on fishing hooks during a trip with his father. Defying his father’s orders, Javier takes it upon himself to nurse the bird back to health, raising questions about the albatross’s ability to fly and find its way home.
Readers will find a heartfelt narrative that emphasizes the importance of compassion and understanding. As Javier cares for the albatross, he learns valuable lessons about connection and the challenges of nurturing another being. The story is complemented by dramatic watercolours from Salvatore Rubbino, enhancing the emotional depth of this journey. This edition invites readers to reflect on the significance of empathy in both human and animal experiences.
Official synopsis Publisher
A heartfelt story from the author of King of the Sky, The Day War Came and The Promise, with an important point to make about male mental health.Javier has a secret. On one of his fathers fishing trips, he finds an albatross caught on the hooks alive, if only barely. Against his fathers orders, Javier smuggles the bird to safety and begins nursing it back to health. Every day the albatross accepts a little more food, but she shows no sign of wanting to use her wings. And if Javier’s new friend refuses to fly, how will she ever find her way home With words by award-winning author Nicola Davies and dramatic watercolours by Salvatore Rubbino, this is a beautiful story about the power of empathy. “Nicola Davies is one of the best children’s writers in the business.” Huffington Post
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