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A hilarious and heartwarming stand-alone middle grade debut, The Tragical Tale of Birdie Bloom is a whimsically fractured fairy tale perfect for fans of Shannon Hale and Adam Gidwitz.

In the fairy-tale kingdom of Wanderly, everyone has a role.

Birdie Bloom is a Tragical—an orphan doomed to an unhappy ending.…

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1 author picked The Tragical Tale of Birdie Bloom as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The Tragical Tale of Birdie Bloom, despite its title, is a book about hope, perseverance, and challenging the obstacles that face us. The titular character is a highlight and I rooted for her the entire time while reading this book! I also enjoyed reading a few other side characters too.

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