First published 2014
Julie discovers that two bald eagles need her help to fly free again. She launches a fundraising campaign to build the tower they require for their flight, but the money comes slowly. During a patriotic ceremony marking America's founding, Julie finds a way to add an important signature to the rededication scroll. Back at school, Julie notices unfair punishment policies affecting her fellow students. She decides to run for student body president to create positive changes. Her campaign faces uncertainty as she wonders whether enough classmates will support her vision for reform. Julie must balance her eagle rescue mission with her political ambitions while learning what it takes to make real change happen.
Genres: fiction, animals, family-life, american, contemporary, activism
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, underdog
Setting: America
Period: 21st-century
216 pages · Paperback · American Girl