The Brave

The Brave - Paperback

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The Brave - Paperback

The Brave - Paperback

by James Bird
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by James Bird (Author)

Perfect for fans of Rain Reign, this middle-grade novel The Brave is about a boy with an OCD issue and his move to a reservation to live with his biological mother.

Collin can't help himself--he has a unique condition that finds him counting every letter spoken to him. It's a quirk that makes him a prime target for bullies, and a continual frustration to the adults around him, including his father.

When Collin asked to leave yet another school, his dad decides to send him to live in Minnesota with the mother he's never met. She is Ojibwe, and lives on a reservation. Collin arrives in Duluth with his loyal dog, Seven, and quickly finds his mom and his new home to be warm, welcoming, and accepting of his condition.

Collin's quirk is matched by that of his neighbor, Orenda, a girl who lives mostly in her treehouse and believes she is turning into a butterfly. With Orenda's help, Collin works hard to overcome his challenges. His real test comes when he must step up for his new friend and trust his new family.

Author Biography

James Bird is a screenwriter and director at the independent film company, Zombot Pictures; his films include We Are Boats and Honeyglue. A California native of Ojibwe descent, he now lives in Swampscott, Massachusetts with his wife, the author and actor Adriana Mather, and their son. The Brave is his debut novel.

Number of Pages: 320
Dimensions: 1 x 7.5 x 5.1 IN
Publication Date: April 19, 2022
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Brave
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 13
ISBN9781250791740
Author James Bird
PublisherSquare Fish
GenreChildren, Society & culture, and Family
FormatPaperback
PublishedApril 2022
LanguageENG- English
Pages320
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids and Teens & young adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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