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Book Review of Swordbird

Swordbird
Swordbird
Author: Nancy Yi Fan
Genre: Children's Books
Book Type: Paperback
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This tale is written for younger readers with birds of all types as the characters. The evil bird lord is a one eyed hawk who bullies and leads an army of renegade crows and ravens. His goal is to rule the nesting areas and enslave other birds to build his fortress and compound. All other birds are the good guys and the young reader may be searching for a bird guide to see what these birds look like. The messages are peace, harmony and freedom The good birds are defended by Swordbird, summoned through the use of a special stone and a song. It's a fun read that parents and grandparents would enjoy sharing with the children in their lives.