Clarion Books, 2006-01-08
Each Little Bird That Sings
Each Little Bird That Sings
Paperback
SKU:9780152056575
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In the midst of mourning, this story radiates life. Tender and full of humor, it gives readers permission to grieve honestly—and to celebrate joy in the same breath.
Book Details
Book Details
Readability • 4.4
Age Range • 8-12
Pages • 288
Subjects • Death • Grief • Family life • Southern States • Families • Funeral homes
Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship • Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women • Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles | Country Life • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Strangers • Juvenile Fiction | Family | Blended Families • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Violence • Juvenile Fiction | Family | Marriage & Divorce
Publisher Summary
Publisher Summary
Ten-year-old Comfort Snowberger has attended 247 funerals. But that's not surprising, considering that her family runs the town funeral home. And even though Great-uncle Edisto keeled over with a heart attack and Great-great-aunt Florentine dropped dead--just like that--six months later, Comfort knows how to deal with loss, or so she thinks. She's more concerned with avoiding her crazy cousin Peach and trying to figure out why her best friend, Declaration, suddenly won't talk to her. Life is full of surprises. And the biggest one of all is learning what it takes to handle them.
Deborah Wiles has created a unique, funny, and utterly real cast of characters in this heartfelt, and quintessentially Southern coming-of-age novel. Comfort will charm young readers with her wit, her warmth, and her struggles as she learns about life, loss, and ultimately, triumph.