The Aviary
The Aviary by Kathleen O’Dell is a reprint edition published by Random House Children’s Books on September 11, 2012. This 352-page book is written in English and follows twelve-year-old Clara Dooley, who has lived her entire life in the decaying Glendoveer mansion. Home to a magician’s widow and a collection of exotic birds, the mansion holds a decades-old mystery that Clara is drawn into, particularly when a mynah bird begins to speak, setting off a chain of events that reveals hidden truths.
Readers will find that Clara’s journey uncovers dark secrets about her family and her own history, with the birds in the aviary playing a pivotal role in the unfolding mystery. The story explores themes of friendship and social dynamics within a historical context, inviting readers to engage with Clara’s fears and discoveries as she navigates her unique environment. This edition offers a rich narrative that intertwines Clara’s personal growth with the enigmatic world of the mansion and its inhabitants.
Official synopsis Publisher
Twelve-year-old Clara Dooley has spent her whole life in the crumbling Glendoveer mansion, home to a magician’s widow, a cage full of exotic birds, and a decades-old mystery. Clara loves old Mrs. Glendoveer, but the birds in the aviary frighten her—they always seem to screech and squall whenever she’s near. And then one day, the mynah bird speaks, and a mystery starts to unravel.
Clara discovers dark secrets about the family, and about her own past. Somehow the birds in the aviary seem to be at the center of it all, and Clara can’t shake the feeling that they are trying to tell her something. . . .
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “The Aviary” about?
Who is the author of “The Aviary”?
When was “The Aviary” published?
What is the ISBN for “The Aviary”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
