The Crow's Tales The Bird Caper: Middle-Grade Fiction, Book BOOK1, (Hardcover)

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"Friendship, humor, and a young boy's touching bond with a free-flying crow make this story soar." - Kirkus Review

Are you ready for a thrilling adventure that will leave you on the edge of your seat?

Look no further. In THE BIRD CAPER, enjoy a rollicking mystery adventure! Tensions mount when ten-year-old Brandon's life spirals out of control because his parents decide to uproot him from the only home he's ever known. "Holy Ravioli!" Brandon doesn't like the idea for a hundred or more reasons. Why can't his life stay just as it is? No CHANGES!! He worries about his pet birds and his friends. Will he lose everything important to him?

Who knew moving to a new neighborhood could be so crazy? Or frightening! Brandon has moved near the scariest bullies in Riverside Middle School, the infamous B.B. Boys! How will he navigate their torture? He'll need a plan to save himself. But wait... when Brandon's pet crow, Ralph, is accused of stealing the head bully's prized whistle, there's real trouble. Now, he needs a plan to save Ralph!

Amidst the chaos, Brandon discovers an unexpected ally in the form of ladybugs, leading to a surprising resolution that teaches him that CHANGE, while daunting, can also open doors to new friendships and adventures. A must-read for boys and girls 8-12 years old. Fans of "The Mysterious Benedict Society" will devour this captivating and humorous tale.

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Bonus! Teacher Reading Resources Included. Also, see the STEAM note below.

Book One in The Crow's Tales series, by Victoria E. Pannell and Thorir Sigfusson. Be sure to read THE BIG DREAM, book 2 of THE CROW'S TALES, a 3-book series. Entertaining stories with wholesome values!

STEAM NOTE:

Students and teachers find that integrating fictional narratives into science lessons improves comprehension and enjoyment by making complex ideas more relatable. In THE BIRD CAPER, ten-year-old Brandon conducts a ladybug experiment using a kit given to him by his grandparents. To document his ladybugs' life cycle, he