With the storm raging and a world full of hungry predators waiting,
will Alba find her dragon fire within to give her the courage to face
her fears?
The perilous yet often humorous adventure of Alba and Billy, two
young monarch butterflies, is a tale of near-escapes and daring feats
of courage. And sometimes accidental feats of courage.
Alba and Billy begin their journey in the garden where they were
born. Left alone by their parents while they were still eggs, the two
form some very unlikely friendships with other insects and animals
living in the garden. Adopted by the wise old turtle, tolerated by a
frenzied Shakespearean-speaking squirrel, and befriended by one
fiercely hungry opossum, Alba and Billy have found a family.
Then one day a wild wind-a breeze turned beast-blows over the
wall. Tearing through the garden, it heads straight for Alba and Billy.
Billy is thrilled. He sees his chance for a real adventure. Alba, however,
is terrified. She's afraid of change and adventure. So Mother Nature
decides to teach Alba a lesson-fear doesn't stop change.
Featuring over 80 color illustrations designed to build suspense
and engage the imagination, The Tell-tale Winds is a nice transition
from chapter books to early middle-grade fiction for readers ages 7-
11. This is a story about finding your balance in a world that is
constantly changing. For young nature lovers and curious minds, the
story is woven with fun facts about the natural world packed into
exciting action scenes. Along with an illustrated butterfly guide,
there's a glossary of nature facts and unusual words.