Sugar Birds
Sugar Birds by Cheryl Grey Bostrom is a fiction novel published by Tyndale House Publishers in 2023, featuring 352 pages in English. Set in Northwest Washington State in 1985, the story follows ten-year-old Aggie Hayes, who finds solace in the northern woods and sketches the nests of wild birds. When her mother forbids her from climbing trees, Aggie’s frustration leads to a tragic accident, prompting her to flee into the wilderness. Meanwhile, Celia, who is dealing with her own family struggles, arrives at her grandmother’s farm and becomes involved in the search for Aggie, where she encounters two young men who challenge her plans to escape.
Readers will discover a layered narrative that intertwines themes of friendship, nature, and the complexities of coming of age. As Aggie navigates her feelings of isolation and Celia confronts her own emotional turmoil, the story explores the healing power of forgiveness amidst the backdrop of a breathtaking natural environment. Sugar Birds delves into the lives of its characters as they grapple with their pasts and the relationships that shape their futures.
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NORTHWEST WASHINGTON STATE, 1985
For years, Harris Hayes has taught his daughter, Aggie, the ways of the northern woods, where she sketches nests of wild birds as an antidote to sadness. Then her depressed, unpredictable mother forbids her to climb the trees that give her sanctuary and comfort. Angry, ten-year-old Aggie accidentally lights a tragic fire and flees downriver. She lands her boat near untamed forest, then hides among trees and creatures she believes are her only friends–determined to remain undiscovered.
A search party gathers hours after Celia arrives at her grandmother’s nearby farm. Hurting from her parents’ breakup, she also plans to run. But when she joins the hunt for Aggie, she meets two irresistible young men who compel her to stay. One is autistic; the other, dangerous.
Ideal for fans of Under the Magnolias, Where the Crawdads Sing, and The Great Alone, Sugar Birds is a layered, riveting story set in the breathtaking natural world–where characters encounter the mending power of forgiveness, for themselves and for those who have failed them.
“A true page-turner . . . An engrossing tale.” Kirkus Reviews
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