Skittles

<p>When thirteen-year-old Tegan discovers a battered lorikeet clinging to life on her backyard fence she recognises a kindred spirit in its weary eyes. Still recovering from a devastating illness that left her frail and uncertain Tegan vows to save the bird she names Skittles-a shimmering symbol of hope in a world that once felt too heavy to bear. But healing a creature as broken as herself won't be easy. With feathers dulled by neglect and a heartbeat as fragile as her own resolve Skittles needs more than medicine; he needs someone who understands what it means to fight.</p><p>As Tegan battles to nurse Skittles back to health their bond deepens revealing a shared strength neither knew they had. But when the bird's recovery sparks an unexpected opportunity to help others-children facing battles of their own-Tegan must confront a terrifying question: Can the broken parts of our past become the very thing that mends someone else's future?</p><p><strong>A story of resilience friendship and the quiet magic of second chances </strong><em><strong>Skittles</strong></em><strong> asks: What if saving one small life could change your own forever?</strong></p><p><em>Perfect for fans of heartfelt middle-grade novels like The One and Only Ivan and Wishtree this uplifting tale will leave you believing in the power of hope-one feather at a time.</em></p>