A Wild Winter Swan

In this reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Wild Swans," bestselling author Gregory Maguire spins a poignant coming-of-age story centered on Laura, a lonely Italian-American teenager in 1960s New York. After the tragic loss of her brother and her mother's emotional collapse, Laura navigates life with her strict grandparents while facing expulsion from school. When a one-winged swan boy appears on her roof, she attempts to help him fly home, paralleling her family's struggles for stability. Through themes of isolation, class, and the search for rescue, Maguire crafts a beautiful tale of heartbreak and hope as Laura embarks on her journey to adulthood.