Wild Wings

This vividly imagined and well-written novel tells a gripping story about a boy from Scotland and a girl from West Africa who join together to save a migrating Osprey and end up saving each other. When Callum spots Iona McNair on his family's property, she's catching a fish with her bare hands. She won't share the fish, but does share a secret: she's discovered a rare endangered bird, an Osprey. It's clear that if anyone finds out about the bird, it and its species are likely doomed due to poachers, egg thieves, and wild weather. Iona and Callum vow to keep track of the bird and monitor her migratory progress using a code tagged on her ankle, no matter what. When one of them can no longer keep the promise, it's up to the other to fulfill it. Set against the dramatic landscapes of Scotland and West Africa, this story explores unlikely friendships, the wonders of the wild, and the everyday leaps of faith that set our souls to flight.