The Crane Husband

In this evocative tale by bestselling author Kelly Barnhill, a pragmatic fifteen-year-old girl navigates the complexities of family and sacrifice as she cares for her younger brother and manages household finances in their small Midwestern home. When her artist mother introduces a mysterious six-foot tall crane into their lives, the delicate balance of their family is threatened as the mother becomes enchanted by the creature’s demands. This contemporary retelling of "The Crane Wife" explores themes of love, responsibility, and the lengths one will go to protect their family.