How to turn into a bird
(Book)
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Author
Contributors
Bryer, Beth, 1986- translator.
Published
Portland, Oregon : Tin House, [2022].
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Central Library - Fiction - 1st Floor
Ferrada, M.
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Ferrada, M.
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East Side Library - Fiction - Adult
Ferrada, M.
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Ferrada, M.
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Published
Portland, Oregon : Tin House, [2022].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
216 pages ; 19 cm
Language
English
Notes
Description
"After years of hard work in a factory outside of Santiago, Chile, Ramón accepts a peculiar job: to look after a Coca-Cola billboard located by the highway. And it doesn't take long for Ramón to make an even more peculiar decision: to make the billboard his new home. Twelve-year-old Miguel is enchanted by his uncle's unusual living arrangement, but the neighborhood is buzzing with gossip, declaring Ramón a madman bringing shame to the community. As he visits his uncle above it all, Miguel comes to see a different perspective, and finds himself wondering what he believes-has his uncle lost his mind, as everyone says? Is madness-and the need for freedom-contagious? Or is Ramón the only one who can see things as they really are, finding a deeper meaning in a life they can't understand from the ground? When a local boy disappears, tensions erupt and forgotten memories come to the surface. And Miguel, no longer perched in the billboard with his uncle, witnesses the reality on the ground: a society that, in the name of peace, is not afraid to use violence. With sharp humor and a deep understanding of a child's mind, How to Turn Into a Bird is a powerful tale of coming-of-age, loss of innocence, and shifting perspectives that asks us: how far outside of our lives must we go to really see things clearly?"--,Provided by publisher.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ferrada, M. J., & Bryer, B. (2022). How to turn into a bird . Tin House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ferrada, María José, 1977- and Beth Bryer. 2022. How to Turn Into a Bird. Tin House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ferrada, María José, 1977- and Beth Bryer. How to Turn Into a Bird Tin House, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ferrada, María José, and Beth Bryer. How to Turn Into a Bird Tin House, 2022.
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