Skyward |
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Author:
| Monroe, Mary Alice |
Read by:
| Burr, Sandra |
ISBN: | 978-1-4418-5311-0 |
Publication Date: | May 2011 |
Publisher: | Brilliance Publishing, Inc.
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Book Format: | Downloadable audio file |
List Price: | USD $49.97 |
Book Description:
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E.R. nurse Ella Majors has seen all the misery that she can handle. Burned-out and unsure of her next step, she accepts the temporary position as caregiver to Marion Henderson, a frightened five-year-old who suffers from juvenile diabetes.But Ella soon realizes there is more sorrow in the isolated home than the little girl's illness can account for. Harris Henderson, a single father, seems better able to deal with the wild birds he rehabilitates in his birds-of-prey sanctuary than with...
More DescriptionE.R. nurse Ella Majors has seen all the misery that she can handle. Burned-out and unsure of her next step, she accepts the temporary position as caregiver to Marion Henderson, a frightened five-year-old who suffers from juvenile diabetes.But Ella soon realizes there is more sorrow in the isolated home than the little girl's illness can account for. Harris Henderson, a single father, seems better able to deal with the wild birds he rehabilitates in his birds-of-prey sanctuary than with his own daughter.Then something magical begins to happen: the timeless beauty of the South Carolina coast and the majestic grace of the wild birds weave a healing spell on the injured hearts at the sanctuary. But a troubled mother's unexpected return will test the fragile bonds of trust and new love, and reveal the inherent risks and exhilarating beauty of flying free. "A fascinating, emotion-filled narrative that's not to be missed." --Booklist (starred review)"Monroe is in her element when describing the wonders of nature and the ways people relate to it... Hauntingly beautiful." --Publishers Weekly