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Book Review: Swordbird by Nancy Yi Fan
This has been a busy book reading week for us. I, for one, have enjoyed it.
Swordbird by Nancy Yi Fan is the book the children and I just finished reading. This book was on an end cap at the local library when we picked it up. I love the books they put on display and often choose some from them because most of the time we are book browsers. we don't go in looking for a specific book and the ones on the end cap call to us. So first I note the cool cover...a large white bird, a cardinal and a blue jay with swords. Now this isn't something you see every day. I open the book up and read what it says on the dust jacket cover flap.
The blue jays and cardinals of Stone-Run Forest have turned against each other. According to legend, only Swordbird, son of the Great Spirit, has the power to conquer evil and restore peace to the land. But is he real or just a myth? Can Swordbird arrive in time to save the forest...or will it be too late?
Twelve-year-old author Nancy Yi Fan has woven a captivating tale about the birds of Stone-Run Forest and the heroism, courage, and resourcefulness in their quest for peace.
DOUBLE-TAKE! Did that say twelve-year-old-author???? Indeed it did! Now how does a 12 year old get published when I can't! GRRRR...okay, I'm over it. I want to see what this young lady has to write about it. So I convince Jack to check it out. Afterall he likes swords and he likes birds so it should be a perfect match.
We enjoyed reading the book. Miss Fan did a wonderful job of creating a world that is truly different than anything I have read before. The birds are the only characters in the story and the war that is going on between them will have you choosing sides in short order. What amazed me was that this young lady doesn't just weave a delightful story, but it is full of subtext and meanings for the adult and the moral of the story is one we all strive for...peace and love.
Jack and Katrina give this book 2 thumbs up!
