Kestrel Takes Flight

In this poignant novel in verse by acclaimed author Joy McCullough, a young girl named Kestrel navigates the challenges of being uprooted from her strict church community to the Montana wilderness. As her mother embarks on a conservation project involving dogs and bears, Kestrel grapples with fear and anger but begins to unearth her own courage and the true meaning of home. This heartfelt story explores themes of resilience, chosen family, and self-trust against a backdrop of nature's beauty. With two starred reviews, it promises to be a quietly powerful journey of personal growth.