Alberto and his family live in the tiny seaside village of Allora. Everyone knows everyone else's business and it's so stormy all the time that that the sea tosses fish up onto the land for people to pick up and take home for dinner. When a horrible plague claims Alberto's wife and three children, he's left alone to carry on his business which ironically is coffin making. About to give up on life, he's suddenly visited by a mysterious young boy and his pet bird. After gaining his trust, he learns that the boy's name is Tito and that he's running from a terrible secret. Alberto soon becomes a father figure to Tito. Together they try to survive the weather, the town's prying eyes and the secret that Tito is running from. The Boy, The Bird and the Coffin Maker is a wonderful story about loss, friendship with a little bit of magic thrown in. It has a fantastic group of villains and heroes and a cozy setting you want to get lost in. If you love The Girl of Ink & Stars by Kiran Hargrave or Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone you'll love this novel! Recommended for ages 9 and up!
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