Not only are the human characters and their relationships well-developed, but Coo's pigeons each have their own personality, language (!!), and purpose, so much so that I could fully imagine living with Burr and Roohoo and all the rest of the flock. The concept of a girl raised by pigeons on a roof in New York City feels utterly real in Noel's capable hands. Noel's realistic depiction of Coo's journey to trusting other humans and finding her voice is a joy to read. Coo (the main character) has never left the roof where she lives with her pigeons until one of her flock is injured and she must find her way into the human world to save her friend. I absolutely loved this unique and beautiful story.ĬOO is about a young girl raised by a flock of pigeons. Features black-and-white spot art throughout. Fans of Katherine Applegate, Kate DiCamillo, and Barbara O’Connor will devour this extraordinary story. Coo examines the bonds that make us family, the possibilities of love, and the importance of being true to yourself. This remarkable debut novel will captivate readers from the very first line. But just as Coo is beginning to blossom, she learns the human world is infinitely more complex?and cruel?than she could have imagined. Living with Tully, Coo experiences warmth, safety, and human relationships for the first time. Tully mends Burr’s broken wing and coaxes Coo from her isolated life. Coo must make a perilous trip to the ground for the first time to find Tully, a retired postal worker who occasionally feeds Coo’s flock, and who can heal injured birds.
But then a hungry hawk nearly kills Burr, the pigeon she loves most, and leaves him gravely hurt. Coo has lived her entire life on the rooftop with the pigeons who saved her. Ten years ago, an impossible thing a flock of pigeons picked up a human baby who had been abandoned in an empty lot and carried her, bundled in blankets, to their roof.
For readers who love books by Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Applegate. Gorgeous and literary, this is an unforgettable animal story about friendship, family, home, and belonging. “An unforgettable story of friendship, love, and finding your flock.” -Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Medal-winning author of Hello, Universe In this exceptional debut, one young girl’s determination to save the flock she calls family creates a lasting impact on her community and in her heart.
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