First published 1996
Grandmother departs on a voyage to Greenland, leaving behind her cozy room. But when she's gone, her family discovers a miraculous sight: passenger pigeon hatchlings, a species long thought extinct, nestled in her belongings. As they try to care for the fragile birds, the family must grapple with Grandmother's mysterious disappearance and the surprising truths it unveils about her life. This tender tale of family, legacy, and the enduring power of nature blends the quotidian and the extraordinary in a way that will leave readers profoundly moved.
Genres: fiction, family, 21st-century
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, mystery
Setting: Greenland
Period: 21st-century
32 pages · Hardcover · Hyperion Books