Every Bird a Prince, Jenn Reese
Every Bird a Prince, Jenn Reese
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Every Bird a Prince

Author: Jenn Reese

Narrator: Hope Newhouse

Unabridged: 5 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/10/2022


Synopsis

A girl's quest to save a forest kingdom is intertwined with her exploration of identity in Every Bird a Prince, a gorgeous middle-grade contemporary fantasy by Jenn Reese, the award-winning author of A Game of Fox & Squirrels, perfect for fans of Josephine Cameron and Barbara O'Connor.

The only time Eren Evers feels like herself is when she’s on her bike, racing through the deep woods. While so much of her life at home and at school is flying out of control, the muddy trails and the sting of wind in her face are familiar comforts.

Until she rescues a strange, magical bird, who reveals a shocking secret: their forest kingdom is under attack by an ancient foe—the vile Frostfangs—and the birds need Eren's help to survive.

Seventh grade is hard enough without adding “bird champion” to her list of after-school activities. Lately, Eren’s friends seem obsessed with their crushes and the upcoming dance, while Eren can’t figure out what a crush should even feel like. Still, if she doesn’t play along, they may leave her behind…or just leave her all together. Then the birds enlist one of Eren's classmates, forcing her separate lives to collide.

When her own mother starts behaving oddly, Eren realizes that the Frostfangs—with their insidious whispers—are now hunting outside the woods. In order to save her mom, defend an entire kingdom, and keep the friendships she holds dearest, Eren will need to do something utterly terrifying: be brave enough to embrace her innermost truths, no matter the cost.

About Jenn Reese

Jenn Reese (they/she) writes speculative fiction for readers of all ages. Jenn is the author of Every Bird a Prince, the Oregon Book Award-winning A Game of Fox & Squirrels, and the Above World trilogy. They also write short stories for teens and adults. Jenn lives in Portland, Oregon where they make art, play video games, and build cardboard forts for their cats. jennreese.com


Reviews

Goodreads review by Stephanie on May 10, 2022

I love this beautiful book SO MUCH. It's full of breathtaking magic - so many gorgeous moments of true wonder! - but also really deep, meaningful questions about identity and courage that will resonate with SO many readers (both tweens and adults). Eren Evers, the heroine, is just at that point in b......more

Goodreads review by Eloise on January 13, 2024

I love that this book exists. It's a wonderful middle grade story about a girl helping out birds in a magical forest kingdom when they're under potential attack, all while having to deal with friends being obsessed with crushes and dating when she's starting to realise she might not ever want that. R......more

Goodreads review by Molly on June 05, 2022

Adorable and full of truths. “Succumbing to frostfangs” is a lot cooler than “having an anxiety attack” so perhaps I will use that now when the whispers start.......more

Goodreads review by Esther on September 28, 2024

Sinopsis alternativa 1: Heroína queer destruye la heteronorma con una espada arcoíris. Sinopsis alternativa 2: Pájaro mágico parlante: Para salvar la ciudad debemos usar la verdad y ser completamente sinceres. Niña que está metidísima dentro del armario: Fuck.......more

Goodreads review by Beth on March 10, 2022

I received an advance copy via NetGalley. With this book, I can officially say Jenn Reese is one of my favorite middle grade authors. I adored A Game of Fox and Squirrel for its poignancy and heart, and Every Bird a Prince is likewise deep and powerful in its own way. It is imbued with a message of s......more


Awards

  • Nebula Awards - Nominee