{"product_id":"9780008752125","title":"Birdsong","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing a traumatic accident, a special friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her love of music in this stunning novella from celebrated author Katya Balen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blackbirds’ song uplifts and restores in this captivating novella from one of the most exciting voices in children’s fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a devastating car crash, Annie is unable to play her flute and retreats from the music she’s always loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe exists in a world of angry silence – furious with her mum and furious she can’t seem to play her beloved flute any more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen she meets Noah, who shows her the blackbirds’ nest hidden in the scrubland near their flats. As their friendship grows, the blackbirds’ glorious song reignites Annie’s passion for music. But when tragedy strikes again, will her fragile progress be put at risk?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKatya Balen's Birdsong is a heartwarming story of resilience and the power of music. The narrative, which explores the themes of family, health, and emotions, is a must-read for children and parents alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Donna Barba Higuera (Alebrijes), Sharon M. Draper (Out of My Dreams), Kiran Millwood Hargrave (Leila and the Blue Fox), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), and S. F. Said (The Outlaw Varjak Paw).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katya Balen, Cover artwork by Richard Johnson, Narrator Eleanor Yates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889236824213,"sku":"9780008752125","price":14.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008752125_02063c79-875a-4570-a144-6105e196e57b.jpg?v=1776888502","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008752125","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}