by Patrick Ness
First published 2014
George, a lonely London shopkeeper, finds his life transformed after rescuing an injured crane in his backyard. The bird's surprising recovery leads to a chance encounter with the enigmatic Kumiko, an artist who upends the lives of everyone she touches - including George, his estranged daughter Amanda, and her young son. As Kumiko's captivating story unfolds, George is drawn into a world of magic, connection, and the redemptive power of love.
Genres: literary-fiction, fantasy, contemporary, magical-realism
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: England, London
321 pages · Paperback · Penguin Publishing Group