Books like Fly free by C. S. Adler
Shari, a shy teenager of thirteen, lives under the heavy shadow of a resentful and abusive mother. Her days are marked by quiet hardship and a longing for freedom.
A gentle neighbor, who loves birds and the outdoors, recognizes Shari’s loneliness and invites her into a world of feathered companions and fresh air—offering a hopeful path toward healing and belonging.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: C. S. Adler
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