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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2017 | Middle School
Gr 4–6—An exploration of family and how sometimes special bonds demand great sacrifices. Pablo washed up on the beach of Isla strapped to a baby pool 10 years ago, along with Birdy, a flightless parrot. Where he came from and how he ended up in the ocean with only Birdy to watch over him are mysteries—ones Pablo allows himself to think about only on the anniversary of that fateful day. Isla is a picturesque beachsi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on August 1, 2017
It has been nearly ten years since the "winds of change," which forewarn good or bad fortune, swept through the island tourist town of Isla. At that time, the accompanying storm brought a baby from the sea, tied into a small inflatable swimming pool and fiercely guarded by a bird with lavender feathers. Now that boy, Pablo, is getting ready to celebrate his tenth birthday. Ti...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2018
It has been nearly ten years since the "winds of change," which forewarn good or bad fortune, swept through the island tourist town of Isla. At that time, the accompanying storm brought a baby from the sea, tied into a small inflatable swimming pool and fiercely guarded by a bird with lavender feathers. Now that boy, Pablo, is getting ready to celebrate his tenth birthday. Ti...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
