Nightbird
Nightbird by Alice Hoffman, published by Random House Children’s Books on March 8, 2016, is a captivating story aimed at readers aged 10-13. This 208-page book follows Twig, a girl living in the town of Sidwell, where whispers of fairy tales and hidden monsters abound. The narrative unfolds as Twig confronts a family curse placed by a witch two centuries ago, setting the stage for a transformative summer when the red moon rises.
Readers will discover themes of love and friendship as Twig learns to embrace her uniqueness and uncover her strengths. The story intertwines elements of magic and realism, exploring the connections between family and the mythical creatures that inhabit her world. With subjects that include juvenile fiction, animals, and mythical beings, Nightbird offers an enchanting experience for young readers navigating their own journeys of self-discovery.
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Bestselling author Alice Hoffman’s bewitching Nightbird is perfect for ages 10-13: love and friendship empower a lonely girl to embrace her uniqueness and discover her strengths.
Twig lives in Sidwell, where people whisper that fairy tales are real. After all, her town is rumored to hide a monster. And two hundred years ago, a witch placed a curse on Twig’s family that was meant to last forever. But this summer, everything will change when the red moon rises. It’s time to break the spell.
Praise
Nominated for:
The Great Stone Face Award (NH)
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book Award (Illinois)
The Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Maryland)
“Hoffman reminds us that there are secrets everywhere . . . Nightbird soars.”
—The New York Times
“Alice Hoffman has a gift for melding magic and realism in a way that makes nearly anything seem possible.”
—Shelf Awareness, Starred
“The mix of romance and magic is irresistible.”
—Kirkus Reviews
What Other Authors Are Saying
“I love the way Alice Hoffman creates the most ordinary people and then turns their lives magical. . . . [Nightbird] is like reentering a wonderful dream that you vaguely remember.” —Lois Lowry, two-time Newbery Medal–winning author of The Giver
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