Twig has
lived in the same small town since she was little. She's pretty much invisible, so no one pays any attention to
her. Kids know Twig won't come to their birthday parties, nor will she invite
them to her house, so it's hard for her to build friendships. She can't invite
anybody over or they’d find out about her family secret. When Julia moves in
next door, Twig has the first hope of a real friend. Unfortunately, Twig’s
mother forbids her from spending time with Julia because of an old curse on the
family. It isn’t easy since Julia wants to spend time with Twig too. Plus,
there's a mystery around town. Graffiti is showing up with a message that
makes the townsfolk believe a monster comes out at night to threaten them. Can a spell someone put out
into the universe 200 years ago be reversed? What will happen if everyone finds
out what or who is in the attic? Is there really a monster that comes out at
night? You'll have to read this enchanting tale to find out.
Nightbird
by Alice Hoffman is a story that should not be missed. I first heard about it from
Joanne and her review on her blog: My Brain on Books. And I'm so glad I did! I loved Twig instantly and wanted to be
friends with her. We would have such fun climbing trees and exploring the woods. I adored how wise beyond her years she is, and how she pays attention
to all the details around her. Twig has such a kind heart and watching
her friendship blossom with Julia brought a smile to my face. The different
elements of the story made me feel like I was reading folklore or a fairy tale. The
writing is beautiful and the themes are strong. I highly recommend this book,
and if you have a chance to listen on audio the reader does an amazing
job.
Has anyone else read Nightbird? Or have you read another book by Alice Hoffman? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
Has anyone else read Nightbird? Or have you read another book by Alice Hoffman? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
Happy reading!
~L
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