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The Bird Boy
	Author: Eugenia Amartey Classification: Children Sorry this book is Out Of Print	Brief Description: Living in the west village, which had been put under a spell in the time of his ancestors, Jack was an ordinary nine-year-old boy who had an extraordinary dream – to fly. His fascination with watching birds rather than playing with the other children made him both a loner and a figure of fun. However, despite the taunting and alienation, and the narrow vision of the adults around him, he was determined to fulfil his dream of flying freely like a bird, and the challenges that Jack faced in his search for adventure taught him more about the world and about himself that he could ever have imagined. There are many lessons that we can learn from the ‘bird boy’ about the wonders that our imagination can create, discovering the adventurous child within, facing fear and rejection, believing in ourselves, and having the courage to pursue our dreams against all the odds.

Special Note: This book is now out of print.

About the Author: Eugenia Amartey grew up in Ghana. She gained a BA in Arts (English and French) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, spending a year at a university in Dakar, Senegal, and is currently at Birmingham University, pursuing an MA in Text and Book.

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	Paperback	Hardback
Publication Date:	31 May 2005
ISBN: ISBN 13:	1-904444-38-5 978-1-904444-38-1
Page Extent:	26
Book Size:	210x148mm
Price:	£4.99
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Publication Date:	31 May 2005
Digital eBook ISBN 13:	978-1-908752-07-9
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An unusual little story which will enthuse the imagination of younger readers.
Sheila Collins, Author of 'Truffles' Diary' & 'Truffles' Diary: One Year On'

This charming little story is written with great imagination. I easily lost myself in Jack's crystal ball world and could imagine looking up at the sky and seeing faces staring down at me. Fantastic!
Adam Pearson, Author of 'The Diary of an Unwilling Virgin' & 'The Official Southampton Quiz Book'

A lovely little book. The author has a naive style that captivates. At only twenty two pages, it's over far to soon. A good read for old and young alike.
Robert Auty, Author of 'Trance Warriors: The Siege of Scarn'

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It is a sweet story. A grand little work.
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Christian Market Place Magazine

This is a story about a boy who wants to fly, but that’s about as superficial a review as you could get. Underneath, Amartey has gently teased at questions that everyone has to confront as a youngster.
Read this book for what it really is and you’ll realise that what you have in your hands is a testimony to hope and self-belief; the message of THE BIRD BOY is that you can do anything if you really try.
Amartey was raised in Ghana, spent time in Senegal and now lives in the UK. Maybe this helped her to write a book which crosses all cultural boundaries. Young people, particularly those who are just becoming as little cynical around the edges as they approach their teen years, should read this book.
Mike Hallowell, The Shields Gazette

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