Coo

“An unforgettable storyof friendship, love, and finding your flock.” —Erin Entrada Kelly, NewberyMedal-winning author of Hello, UniverseIn this exceptionaldebut, one young girl’s determination to save the flock she calls familycreates a lasting impact on her community and in her heart. Gorgeousand literary, this is an unforgettable animal story about friendship, family,home, and belonging. For readers who love books by Kate DiCamilloand Katherine Applegate. Ten years ago, animpossible thing happened: a flock of pigeons picked up a human baby who hadbeen abandoned in an empty lot and carried her, bundled in blankets, to theirroof. Coo has lived her entire life on the rooftop with the pigeons who savedher. It’s the only home she’s ever known. But then a hungry hawk nearly killsBurr, the pigeon she loves most, and leaves him gravely hurt.Coo must make a periloustrip to the ground for the first time to find Tully, a retired postal workerwho occasionally feeds Coo’s flock, and who can heal injured birds. Tully mendsBurr’s broken wing and coaxes Coo from her isolated life. Living with Tully,Coo experiences warmth, safety, and human relationships for the first time. Butjust as Coo is beginning to blossom, she learns the human world is infinitelymore complex?and cruel?than she could have imagined.This remarkable debut novelwill captivate readers from the very first line. Coo examinesthe bonds that make us family, the possibilities of love, and the importance ofbeing true to yourself. Fans of Katherine Applegate, Kate DiCamillo, andBarbara O’Connor will devour this extraordinary story.Featuresblack-and-white spot art throughout. Read more