In "Budgie" by Amanda O'Neill, the story follows a young girl named Rita, who longs for a pet in a world filled with rules and restrictions. She finds a connection with a small budgerigar that she names Budgie, and their bond offers her a sense of freedom and joy. As Rita navigates her challenges at home and school, her friendship with Budgie becomes a source of comfort and inspiration. The narrative explores themes of friendship, the longing for independence, and the struggles of growing up, highlighting the importance of finding joy in unexpected places. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Gold Medal Guide .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Interpet Publishing .

Amanda O'Neill has worked in education since 1976 and has been a freelance writer and editor since 1986. She has written books on a wide range of subjects, including many on the animal kingdom with titles such as I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin. Amanda lives in Leicestershire with her family, rescue cat Jess and a whole host of reptiles, bugs and other creatures.