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Title: Stonebird
Author: Mike Revell
Narrator: Joe Jameso
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-05-16
Publisher: Quercus
Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10
Publisher's Summary:
When 10-year-old Liam's family moves to be near his grandmother, who is suffering from dementia, he's left to navigate his new neighborhood, school, and grandmother's illness all by himself. His mom regularly loses herself in a bottle of wine, and his sister sneaks out to who knows where shortly after "wine o'clock" - as they've come to call it - strikes. Life it isn't easy.
The one place he seems to find solace is a rundown church where he finds an oversized gargoyle that keeps drawing him in. After learning that gargoyles were created to protect people from demons and evil spirits, he can't seem to shake the image of the old stone bird, and its presence weaves itself into the stories Liam tells himself and others, so much so that Liam starts to believe that it might be alive.
Shy Liam's only means of confidence during shared story time is to tell tales of the gargoyle. His classmates mock him at first but are soon captivated by his storytelling, and his teacher's slight nods of encouragement fuel Liam's belief in the bird and lead him to think that she knows a thing or two about the old bird herself.
As his home life gets harder and the bullies more relentless, the gargoyle seemingly brings Liam's stories to life - swooping in to protect and defend him in the most unexpected ways. But is the old stone bird really alive, or is it just Liam's imagination finding ways to help him through a difficult time?
Critic Reviews:
"I loved this and read it in one sitting.... It's a really special debut, full of heart, hope and the power of storytelling" (Bookseller)
"Incredibly moving.... [Stonebird] has a beautiful message founded in a strong moral compass, that every story must be told and every person, remembered in its telling." (We Love This Book)
"[A] wonderfully engaging and thought-provoking debut." (Booklist )
Members Reviews:
A delightful new voice in middle grade fiction
How good is STONEBIRD? I read it straight through in one sitting, because I had to know about the gargoyle. And because I was afraid if I stopped reading, something bad (okay, worse) might happen to Danny. Mike Revell did an outstanding job drawing me in as a reader with his spot-on voice, the touch of magical realism, and the oh-so-familiar family/school drama that so many kids go through every day.
As a writer, I often find myself reading books with a critical eye. But, this book was so good that the writer part of my brain took a break, and the reader part of me found itself lost in the adventure.
Bravo to Mike Revell on his debut novel. This is an author to watch!
A testament to the power of stories
Very well written first novel by this author. The characters were believable and relatable and the dialog was comfortable and believable. The story was very engaging and there was enough mystery to keep it exciting throughout the book. I recommend this to anyone from 5th grade and up.
Good debut, interesting story.
Liam is eleven years old. His absent father moved out of home for another woman several years ago, and his mother has never coped. Now his maternal grandmother being in a care facility with dementia, has pushed his mum over the edge.
But there are 2 mysteries to distract Liam from these cares. And from Matt, the bully, who uses his 2 henchmen to outnumber Liam like a lily-livered coward.
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Title: Stonebird
Author: Mike Revell
Narrator: Joe Jameso
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-05-16
Publisher: Quercus
Genres: Kids, Ages 8-10
Publisher's Summary:
When 10-year-old Liam's family moves to be near his grandmother, who is suffering from dementia, he's left to navigate his new neighborhood, school, and grandmother's illness all by himself. His mom regularly loses herself in a bottle of wine, and his sister sneaks out to who knows where shortly after "wine o'clock" - as they've come to call it - strikes. Life it isn't easy.
The one place he seems to find solace is a rundown church where he finds an oversized gargoyle that keeps drawing him in. After learning that gargoyles were created to protect people from demons and evil spirits, he can't seem to shake the image of the old stone bird, and its presence weaves itself into the stories Liam tells himself and others, so much so that Liam starts to believe that it might be alive.
Shy Liam's only means of confidence during shared story time is to tell tales of the gargoyle. His classmates mock him at first but are soon captivated by his storytelling, and his teacher's slight nods of encouragement fuel Liam's belief in the bird and lead him to think that she knows a thing or two about the old bird herself.
As his home life gets harder and the bullies more relentless, the gargoyle seemingly brings Liam's stories to life - swooping in to protect and defend him in the most unexpected ways. But is the old stone bird really alive, or is it just Liam's imagination finding ways to help him through a difficult time?
Critic Reviews:
"I loved this and read it in one sitting.... It's a really special debut, full of heart, hope and the power of storytelling" (Bookseller)
"Incredibly moving.... [Stonebird] has a beautiful message founded in a strong moral compass, that every story must be told and every person, remembered in its telling." (We Love This Book)
"[A] wonderfully engaging and thought-provoking debut." (Booklist )
Members Reviews:
A delightful new voice in middle grade fiction
How good is STONEBIRD? I read it straight through in one sitting, because I had to know about the gargoyle. And because I was afraid if I stopped reading, something bad (okay, worse) might happen to Danny. Mike Revell did an outstanding job drawing me in as a reader with his spot-on voice, the touch of magical realism, and the oh-so-familiar family/school drama that so many kids go through every day.
As a writer, I often find myself reading books with a critical eye. But, this book was so good that the writer part of my brain took a break, and the reader part of me found itself lost in the adventure.
Bravo to Mike Revell on his debut novel. This is an author to watch!
A testament to the power of stories
Very well written first novel by this author. The characters were believable and relatable and the dialog was comfortable and believable. The story was very engaging and there was enough mystery to keep it exciting throughout the book. I recommend this to anyone from 5th grade and up.
Good debut, interesting story.
Liam is eleven years old. His absent father moved out of home for another woman several years ago, and his mother has never coped. Now his maternal grandmother being in a care facility with dementia, has pushed his mum over the edge.
But there are 2 mysteries to distract Liam from these cares. And from Matt, the bully, who uses his 2 henchmen to outnumber Liam like a lily-livered coward.