Jeff Miller\'s heartbreaking, coming-of-age middle-grade novel--inspired by his personal experience living through his own parent\'s heart transplant--invites readers into the world of a twelve-year-old birdwatcher looking for a place to call home and a way to save his mother, even if it means venturing deep into Florida swampland.
Hardcover with dust jacket; 288 pages; 5.5 x 8.3 in..
For readers looking for novels with literary appeal and classic themes of family, friendship, and the meaning of life, Rare Birds is a perfect pick.
Rare Birds is a Rare find that will resonate with fans of the Carl Hiassen\'s Hoot and Melissa Savage\'s Lemon .
Jeff Miller crafts a heartfelt story about what it means to live in this unforgettable middle-grade novel. and along the way, Graham might just find something else--himself. . .
Together they embark on an adventure, searching for the Rare bird .
She tells him about a contest to find the endangered Snail Kite, which resides in the local gator-filled swamps.
When Graham gets stuck in Florida for the summer, he meets a girl named Lou at the hospital, and he finds a friend who needs a distraction as much as he does.
Waiting to see if they will finally get their miracle--a heart transplant to save his mom\'s life.
Waiting to find out what city they\'re moving to next.
Waiting for the next doctor to tell them what\'s wrong with his mom.
Sometimes, he feels like his entire life is one big waiting room.
Twelve-year-old Graham Dodds is no stranger to hospital waiting rooms.
Jeff Miller\'s heartbreaking, coming-of-age middle-grade novel--inspired by his personal experience living through his own parent\'s heart transplant--invites readers into the world of a twelve-year-old birdwatcher looking for a place to call home and a way to save his mother, even if it means venturing deep into Florida swampland
