A review by beccah85
The Fledgling by Jane Langton

4.0

We read this book because we were gently studying waterfowl and it seemed appropriate for my girls' ages. I really liked the nature descriptions and I liked that the family is very imperfect yet caring for each other's needs. It's very imaginative so I can appreciate that it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea. There are two villainous, insane characters - one of which is portrayed as a really creepy hunter. These characters actually worked well for my kids because it prompted done good discussion about literary villains and why some people portray hunters in a bad light. Overall, it was a solid 4 stars for me - a bit bizarre at times, but a fun read aloud for the 7-11 age crowd I have.