Diane Zahler grew up reading children's books and never wanted to do anything but write them. She worked in the children's room of her public library and in a children's book publishing company, and now she's the author of seven middle-grade novels and two nonfiction books for older readers. She lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband and slightly neurotic dog in what is aptly nicknamed the Bug House. dianezahler.com
*A Junior Library Guild Selection* "Exciting, touching, and
compelling, Wild Bird celebrates the important things in life:
courage, persistence, friendship, and love. It's something special.
Don't miss it." - Karen Cushman, Newbery Medal-winning author of
The Midwife's Apprentice and Newbery Honor-winning Catherine,
Called Birdy "Survival against the odds. Ruffians and royalty.
Pious folk and knaves. The Sickness of Europe in the 1300s rings
relevant to today's readers, as we travel with an orphaned girl
through so many losses, and witness her transform them to comfort,
joy, even laughter through the truth of song. A quick-paced
treasure." - Donna Jo Napoli, author of In a Flash
"Wild Bird is a portrait of the past, with so much to teach us
about ourselves and our own difficult moment in history. Riddled
with heartache, but full of vibrant life, Rype's journey will stun
you. I came away from this powerful book with tears in my eyes and
a little more hope for the future. A deeply moving tribute to the
power of art and memory." - Laurel Snyder, author of My Jasper June
and National Book Award longlist Orphan Island ★ "Zahler transports
readers to 14th-century Europe during the height of the black
plague in this searing novel for fans of gritty historical fare." -
Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ "A great addition to any middle grade historical fiction
-collection." - School Library Journal, starred review
"A worthwhile journey for readers who love historical fiction." -
Kirkus Reviews "Nuanced and observant." - The Bulletin of the
Center for Children's Books "Reminiscent of Marguerite de Angeli's
Newbery-winning The Door in the Wall." - Horn Book Magazine "This
story offers much that will intrigue contemporary
readers...revealing and heartwarming." - Booklist
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