Books like Bird by Angela Johnson
Bird, a young girl, leaves her hometown to seek her stepfather in Alabama. On the road she encounters companions such as Ethan, Jay, and Mrs. Pritchard, forming new bonds during her journey.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Angela Johnson
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