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Each spring, for hundreds of years, the herons have returned to Chilham, England, bringing a ritual of renewal to the village. In this story, when the herons depart this fall, Kent—a boy who has always seen himself as just "Nobody"—is forced to face the changes in his life. His mother, long closed off from love, begins a new chapter of opening her heart. Together, they navigate a simple but profound transition, grounded in the rhythm of nature and the quiet strength of family ties.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Elizabeth Yates
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