Flight of the Puffin by Ann Braden

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Flight of the Puffin

by Ann Braden

Flight of the Puffin is the story of how kindness can change the world, one person, one note at a time.  Libby is a young artist who just wants to create and share the colors that she sees in the world.  Jack is trying to save his little world, even if it means going against some powerful adults.  Vincent is the child of an artist, but has the heart of a scientist.  He is obsessed with triangles and puffins!  And T is trying to find a place in this world.  Braden weaves together these stories in an unforgettable tapestry of love, forgiveness, bravery and spunk that leaves the reader feeling much better about the state of our world.  Sometimes an author's second book does not live up to the first, but not here!  Braden has masterfully brought to life her characters in exactly the way that she did in The Benefits of Being an Octopus.  Reading the last page was like saying goodbye to your best friend.  I was sad it was over, but knew that this story will stay in my heart forever.  Flight of the Puffin is exactly the medcine we need after such a tumultous 2020.  I recommend it for any reader who believes in the power of kindess and wants to make the world a better place, from 8 to 80!  It is already preordered for my library!