Flight of the Puffin

<b>One small act of kindness ripples out to connect four kids in this stirring novel by the author of the beloved <i>The Benefits of Being an Octopus</i>.</b><br><br>Libby comes from a long line of bullies. She wants to be different but sometimes that doesn&#146;t work out. To bolster herself she makes a card with the message <i>You are amazing</i>. That card sets off a chain reaction that ends up making a difference in the lives of some kids who could also use a boost&#151;be it from dealing with bullies unaccepting families or the hole that grief leaves.&#160;Receiving an encouraging message helps each kid summon up the thing they need most whether it&#146;s bravery empathy or understanding. Because&#160;it helps them realize they matter&#151;and that they're not flying solo anymore.