Across the Pond
Book description
From the author of A Field Guide to Getting Lost comes a heartwarming, “emotionally perceptive” (Kirkus Reviews) story about new beginnings, burgeoning friendships, and finding your flock.
Callie can’t wait for her new life to start. After a major friendship breakup in San Diego, moving overseas to Scotland gives her…
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2 authors picked Across the Pond as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is one of those books with a setting so strong it becomes a character—in this case, a run-down old castle in Scotland.
There’s so much more to love here, though, like lost and found friendships, an old diary that adds a historical thread, and, of course, birds. I felt a connection to the main character, Callie, who just wants to stay home and read books!
If I were forced to choose an extracurricular activity, I’d also skip the sports and pick something animal-related, like the birding club. My admiration for Callie grew when she spoke up, even when she…
From Lynne's list on books for bird-loving kids.
Because…I relish quiet books that sneak up on me. This one starts out slowly, with shy Callie and her family moving into an inherited (and decrepit) Scottish castle.
No ghosts, but a journal left behind by a girl who once lived there sparks Callie’s interest in “twitching”, Scottish for bird-watching. As Callie discovers the wonders of birds, she also discovers herself and the new friends who become her flock. The story nods at how hard it (still) is for women to command the same respect as men, and it will definitely have readers looking for videos on “murmuration”.
A perfect…
From Tricia's list on middle grade fiction about The Thing with Feathers.
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