Of a Feather

339 Pages

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children’s Books

Release Date: February 9, 2021

Rufus is a young Great Horned Owl. His sister has just fledged but he is not ready. He is orphaned when his mother is hit by a car. Reenie’s mother is a mental institution, and she was living with her grandmother and stepfather until things got violent. She is taken to a great aunt that she never met, Beatrice. She rescues and rehabilitates birds and has a red hawk named Red.

Reenie makes friends in school but is very cautious. She still believes this situation is only temporary and does not want to get hurt. As time goes by, both Reenie and Rufus realize that trust between others is important. They must find the courage they need to fly.

This book is written in first person point of view from Rufus “Second” and Reenie. The story is well paced but the characters are not fully developed. It is a lovely story and one I can relate to having a similar childhood.