"The Fledgling" by Erik Blegvad follows the journey of a young bird learning to navigate the world. As the fledgling leaves its nest for the first time, it faces the challenges of survival, independence, and the quest for identity. Along the way, the bird encounters various creatures who offer guidance and friendship. Through its adventures, the fledgling discovers the importance of courage and resilience in overcoming fears. The story beautifully captures themes of growth, self-discovery, and the bonds formed in nature, ultimately illustrating the universal journey of finding one's place in the world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Hall Family Chronicles .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Turtleback Books .

Jane Langton has retold the legend with her usual lucidity and grace, and Ilse Plume, an Italophile and the illustrator of three previous Godine books, has supplied illustrations that glow with the intensity of Renaissance jewelry. A perfect gift for anyone who embraces the relationship between man and the natural world.