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Penguin the magpie, the odd little bird who saved a family, Cameron Bloom & Bradley Trevor Greive

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Penguin the magpie, the odd little bird who saved a family, Cameron Bloom & Bradley Trevor Greive

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrationsportraits

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Penguin the magpie

Responsibility statement

Cameron Bloom & Bradley Trevor Greive

Sub title

the odd little bird who saved a family

Summary

When Sam, Cameron Bloom's wife, suffers a near fatal fall that leaves her paralyzed and deeply depressed, one of their three sons, reeling from the tragic accident, discovers an injured magpie chick abandoned after she had fallen from her nest. The boys name the bird Penguin, for her black-and-white plumage. As they nurse Penguin back to health, the incredible joy, playfulness, and strength she exudes fortify the family and especially lift Sam's spirits. Penguin's resilience demonstrates that, however bleak things may seem, compassion, friendship, and support can come from unexpected places ensuring there will always be better days ahead

Target audience

adult

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