Bird, a 13-year-old girl with a objective, has try to escape in pursuit of her stepfather. She’s sure she’ll be able to convince him to return home-to fill up the hole he left in their family. Even though she hides near his sister’s farmhouse, she turns into entwined in the lives of three individuals who also have holes to fill up: Ethan, whose heart troubles have held him too sheltered from kids his own age; Jay, whose brother has died unexpectedly; and Mrs. Pritchard, whose house has been too empty since her hubby was shifted to a medical home.

Through the unique voices from the three kids, an eloquent, affecting story unfolds-the story of how one individual’s warmth and kindness can heal a lot of hurts. Parrot will keep you thoroughly uplifted.