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Description
When a mysterious child appears in her room one day, the elderly Maddy tells him the story of her love for the wild and free-spirited Feather, who tried but failed to live a conventional life with her, and her search for him on a voyage across the seas.
Quick Summary
The book tells the story of elderly Maddy who shares her memories with a mysterious child who appears in her room, recounting her deep love for the wild and free-spirited Feather and her desperate search for him across the oceans. It explores themes of unconventional love, societal pressure to conform, loss, and the pain of separation when Feather tries and fails to live a conventional life with her. If your kid likes "A Monster Calls" or "The Invention of Hugo Cabret", they'll love this poetic and emotionally complex tale that blends romance with a mystical frame story. This book is best for mature readers in grades 9-12 who are comfortable with slower-paced, literary fiction and can handle themes of grief and longing.