Strange Birds: A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers by Celia C. Pérez

Strange Birds: A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers

Celia C. Pérez

384 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

From the award-winning author of The First Rule of Punk comes the story of four kids who form an alternative Scout troop that shakes up their sleepy Florida town. Writing with wry restraint that's reminiscent of Kate DiCamillo... a beautiful tale....

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Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews

Moods

adventurous 72%
hopeful 66%
inspiring 66%
lighthearted 61%
funny 50%
reflective 16%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 29%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 38%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.01

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