The Hermit Thrush Sings - Softcover

Butler, Susan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0440228964 ISBN 13: 9780440228967

Publisher: Laurel Leaf, 2001

Synopsis

In the tradition of Lois Lowry's The Giver, Susan Butler's futuristic first novel tells the triumphant story of Leora's refusal to conform to the rigid rules set forth by a tyrannical government.

Leora has a gift, and a secret. She can see things no one else can, but can only draw them with her one webbed hand.

Several generations have passed since North America was struck by a meteor that changed life forever. Now, Leora lives safely locked inside the walls of Village Three. Only the guards and croptenders are allowed out, where the world is said to be undeveloped and dangerous. Leora's heard stories of the ferocious birmbas -- half bear, half gorilla -- that resulted from the meteor. Mutants cannot be trusted.

But Leora herself is considered a "defective" with her hidden hand and gift. When she risks her life to free a baby birmba, she finds the courage to escape beyond the tyrannical walls without knowing what she may find.

About this title

About the Author:

This is Susan Butler's first young adult novel.

From AudioFile:

...[A]n appealing fantasy in which the state of Maine has become the country of Maynor and its people are in thrall to never-seen political leaders who keep each village isolated and ignorant. Leora, an outcast from Village Three, takes a heroine's journey of discovery. The story is convincingly narrated by Kate Forbes, whose gentle, matter-of-fact voice is a good match for Leora's own. M.C. (c) AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Laurel Leaf
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0440228964
• ISBN 13: 9780440228967
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 288