Author: Sharon Kernot
Publisher: Text Publishing
School: Star of the Sea College
Reviewer: Clementine M
Genre: Contemporary
Category: Contemporary
Tag: Verse Novel
Maddy is mute. Since the Incident she has barely spoken. And now she and her mother and brother are staying in a farmhouse on an old apricot orchard not far from town. It's a chance to rest and recuperate - or a way to hide further away from the world. Alice is waiting. Since Birdy, her darling daughter, disappeared forty-five years ago, she has sat in her house waiting for her to come home. Alice…
Birdy by Sharon Kernot
ISBN: 9781922790606
Publication Date: January 30, 2024
Reviewer: Clementine M
The book Birdy is about a teenager called Maddy who moves to an isolated country town after an incident which left her distressed. She digs into the secrets of the town, revealing the forgotten departure of someone else.
Maddy uncovers these secrets with a friend and solves the buried mystery.
This book is very enjoyable. I love the poetic language used to convey Maddy’s emotions and thoughts, providing small, addictive insights into her past.
Young teenagers will enjoy this book, as it explores feelings that they would be able to relate to.
This book will leave you feeling satisfied and full.