Evocative and beautifully observed, this narrative perfectly captures the world of Stride, a boy on the cusp of adolescence. When Jess arrives unexpected and uninvited, a chain of events over which Stride has no control pushes him into a new world of love, fear, shame, and self-discovery. Even his previously indestructible relationship with Ferd, his pet cockatoo, is cast in a different light when Jess is around. He must find a way to deal with Ferd, Jess, and his own tempestuous emotions--all the while adapting to the ...
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Evocative and beautifully observed, this narrative perfectly captures the world of Stride, a boy on the cusp of adolescence. When Jess arrives unexpected and uninvited, a chain of events over which Stride has no control pushes him into a new world of love, fear, shame, and self-discovery. Even his previously indestructible relationship with Ferd, his pet cockatoo, is cast in a different light when Jess is around. He must find a way to deal with Ferd, Jess, and his own tempestuous emotions--all the while adapting to the drastic changes that surround him.
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Very Good. Minor shelf wear, otherwise book content is in very good condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 163 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. Intended for a juvenile audience.