The Secret Language of Birds

By: Lynne Kelly

Narrated by: Ferdelle Capistrano

USA TODAY BESTSELLER • A poignant and heartwarming coming-of-age novel that captures the moment of learning to spread your wings in a way you'll never forget—from the award-winning author of Song for a Whale.

“Perfect for readers who enjoy stories about curious kids and nature’s wonders.”—TIME for Kids

Nina is used to feeling like the odd one out, both at school and in her large family. But while trying to fit in at summer camp, she discovers something even more peculiar: two majestic birds have built a nest in the marsh behind an abandoned infirmary. They appear to be whooping cranes, but that’s impossible—Nina is an amateur bird-watcher, and all her resources tell her that those rare birds haven’t nested in Texas for over a hundred years.

When Nina reports the sighting to wildlife officials, more questions arise. Experts track all the endangered birds, but they can’t identify the female bird that Nina found. Who is she, and where did she come from?

With the help of some fellow campers, Nina sets out to discover who the mystery bird really is. As she gets closer to the truth, will she find a flock of her own?

Critic reviews

“The Secret Language of Birds is perfect for readers who enjoy stories about curious kids and nature’s wonders.” – Time for Kids

"From the lively characters to the secret at the heart of the plot, this book takes readers on an unusual and rewarding adventure." —Booklist

It was a mystery

I liked that it was more about a two birds falling in love and having a little chick

pretty good:)

overall its a pretty good book and performance is a 5 it has a pretty good performance the lines in the scriped it is put together VERY WELL ]ok,the story is ok but it needs a little work just like a bit of work and a little dry but I recommend thise book for kids:)\

Happy Story

Funny animal facts, great characters. I wish I could go to camp. I like that the author told the story of someone from another book that she had written that I had read.

so cool!

this book is an awesome story of finding out who you are, but also ties in real-world issues and problemes!