Flamingo Boy

Set in the Camargue region of France during WW2, this heartfelt novel by Michael Morpurgo follows a young autistic boy who loves animals, routine, and music amid the upheaval of wartime. When German soldiers arrive and cause destruction, including damaging his cherished carousel and injuring a flamingo, the boy faces his world unraveling. Yet, with the help of a compassionate German sergeant, there is hope for healing and restoration in this touching story.