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Name: When Agnes Caws
Author: Candace Fleming

Agnes Peregrine is an eight‑year‑old with an extraordinary talent for birdcalling. When her family travels to the Himalayas to hunt for the rare pink‑headed duck, Agnes’s skills become essential to navigate the rugged terrain. Along the way she faces a surprising adversary that challenges her courage and quick thinking. Balancing humour and adventure, the story follows Agnes as she learns that true bravery comes from listening to the world around her. The book offers a lighthearted exploration of wildlife and human ingenuity, with a focus on the lives and songs of birds, as well as the simple pleasures of cheese, set against the backdrop of Himalayan peaks.

First publish date: 1999

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Candace Fleming

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