About the book
Author of the critically acclaimed May B. returns with a stirring novel in verse.
Alis and her parents make the long journey from England to settle the New World. But it doesn't go as planned and Alis, her parents, and the others of their small community soon find themselves at odds with the Roanoke tribe. As tensions rise between the settlers and the Native peoples, twelve-year-old Alis forms an impossible friendship with a Roanoke named Kimi. Despite language barriers, the two become as close as sisters, risking their lives for one another until Alis makes a decision that will change her life forever.
“An excellent historical offering and belongs on public and school library shelves.”—VOYA
“With two compelling main characters and an abundance of rich historical detail, Rose’s latest novel offers much to discuss and much to appreciate.”—School Library Journal
Editions of Blue Birds
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780399168109
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780147511874
- EBook
- ISBN 9780698173514
Read an Excerpt
Author of the critically acclaimed May B. returns with a stirring novel in verse.
Alis and her parents make the long journey from England to settle the New World. But it doesn't go as planned and Alis, her parents, and the others of their small community soon find themselves at odds with the Roanoke tribe. As tensions rise between the settlers and the Native peoples, twelve-year-old Alis forms an impossible friendship with a Roanoke named Kimi. Despite language barriers, the two become as close as sisters, risking their lives for one another until Alis makes a decision that will change her life forever.
“An excellent historical offering and belongs on public and school library shelves.”—VOYA
“With two compelling main characters and an abundance of rich historical detail, Rose’s latest novel offers much to discuss and much to appreciate.”—School Library Journal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Birds about?
Author of the critically acclaimed May B. returns with a stirring novel in verse.
Alis and her parents make the long journey from England to settle the New World. But it doesn't go as planned and Alis, her parents, and the others of their small community soon find themselves at odds with the Roanoke tribe. As tensions rise between the settlers and the Native peoples, twelve-year-old Alis forms an impossible friendship with a Roanoke named Kimi. Despite language barriers, the two become as close as sisters, risking their lives for one another until Alis makes a decision that will change her life forever.
“An excellent historical offering and belongs on public and school library shelves.”—VOYA
“With two compelling main characters and an abundance of rich historical detail, Rose’s latest novel offers much to discuss and much to appreciate.”—School Library Journal
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Blue Birds?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
Where can I read a sample of Blue Birds?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399168109
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Blue Birds?
Caroline Starr Rose
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Blue Birds is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399168109) and paperback(ISBN 9780147511874) and ebook(ISBN 9780698173514)
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