Pennypacker, Sara
Sparrow Girl
- ISBN 13:
- 9781423111870
- author:
- Pennypacker, Sara
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Hyperion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 40
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 23.4 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- Children & Young Adults
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Sparrow Girl is a heartwarming story about a young girl's determination to save the birds that are being persecuted by her community. In a country where sparrows are seen as a threat, one girl dares to be different. As the people of her village prepare for the annual "Sparrow War", Ming-Li watches in dismay as the birds fall from the trees, frightened and alone. She knows she must act, but what can one person do against such opposition? Despite the noise and chaos, Ming-Li vows to save as many sparrows as she can. This poignant tale explores themes of compassion, courage, and the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of overwhelming odds.