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Title details for Penguin the Magpie by Cameron Bloom - Available

Penguin the Magpie

The Odd Little Bird Who Saved a Family

by Cameron Bloom
Bradley Trevor Greive
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THE INSPIRATION FOR THE NETFLIX FILM PENGUIN BLOOM

"A triumph that will make your heart soar" (Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus), this true story follows a family's journey of recovery, hope, and courage as they nurse an injured magpie back to health—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Blue Day Book.
When Sam Bloom suffers a near fatal fall during a vacation, she is left paralyzed and deeply depressed. One of their three sons, reeling from the tragic accident, discovers an injured magpie chick abandoned after she had fallen from her nest. The boys name the bird Penguin, for her black-and-white plumage. As they nurse Penguin back to health, the incredible joy, playfulness, and strength she exudes fortify the family and especially lift Sam's spirits.

"A unique and remarkable insight into a family dealing with tragedy and finding their way through it with love, courage, and hope" (Naomi Watts), Penguin the Magpie reminds us all that, no matter how lost, fragile, or damaged we feel, accepting the love of others and loving them in return will help to make us whole.

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  • Release date

    April 4, 2017

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781508230656
      • File size: 52514 KB
      • Duration: 01:49:24

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Penguin is a magpie chick that comes into the life of a struggling Australian family after an accident leaves the wife/mother paralyzed and depressed. Australian narrators Richard Roxburgh and Edwina Wren set the stage for the husband and wife of the family to varying effect. Roxburgh maintains a very slow pace, while Wren's pace is more natural in describing how taking in Penguin and nursing her to health and adulthood helped all members of the family come to terms with their new reality and find joy once again. The audiobook effectively communicates the family's love and struggles, as well as their affection for Penguin, but would certainly be enhanced by the inclusion of photos depicting the family members and the bird. S.E.G. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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