“A charming tale of a young girl raised in the wild being slowly reintroduced into society. Coo’s final desperate move to help her flock offers a movie-worthy climax to this excellent raised-in-the-wild (well, the wilds of urban rooftops) story that will appeal to a wide range of readers.” - Bulletin of the Center of Children’s Books (Starred Review) Features black-and-white spot art throughout.
Fans of Katherine Applegate, Kate DiCamillo, and Barbara OConnor will devour this extraordinary story. Coo examines the bonds that make us family, the possibilities of love, and the importance of being true to yourself. ★ “Noel builds an immersive pigeon culture that includes prioritizing the flock over any individual bird and opinions about humans…. This remarkable debut novel will captivate readers from the very first line. ★ “Readers will lose themselves in this high-flying story of friendship and home.” - Bookpage (Starred Review) With this troop of quirky pigeons whose rooftop world is both strange and familiar, Noel has written a debut replete with hope, humor, and heart.” - Publishers Weekly Sweetest of all is endearing Coo’s steadfast affection and loyalty for those she loves-pigeons and humans alike. “The story conveys powerful messages about love and friendship, compassion and belonging. COO is a hopeful, imaginative story that can teach kids, and remind adults, about the power of community and being a good citizen. Newbery Medal–winning author of Hello, Universe
An unforgettable story of friendship, love, and finding your flock.”
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