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When Charlie’s father, a war journalist wounded in Afghanistan, needs medical care in Virginia, the teenager is dragged on a long road trip across the United States. Along the way, he must navigate the chaos of a boy‑crazy sister, mischievous brothers, and an enigmatic family friend. Focusing on spotting the birds they hope to see together, Charlie clings to the idea that this shared goal might heal the fractures in his life.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sally J. Pla
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