Aynur Canatan Canatan itibaren Comuna Giroc
What an enjoyable eco-conflict book about a group of school kids and a lollipop lady who collectively save a group of magpies from extermination. It is amazing what can be accomplished in a little over 70 pages. The shire itself is a microcosm of Australian life. We are introduced to multicuturalism, indigenous legend and small town politics and exposed to the good, the bad, the doers, the followers and the bullies. I thoroughly recommend this book for the 5-12 year age group. The storyline is absorbing enough to entertain young minds, yet deliver a powerful message. It demonstrates how to work together to peacefully resolve a conflict and in this case enable humans and fauna to co-exist.
All I can say about this book is do not base your perception based upon the movie and the fact that Colin Farell is in it. I am huge fan of Michael Cunnigham and appreciate the narratives he constructs with queer characters. I think many individuals share in the journey to find a home, family, and yourself within that jumbled mess. I saw many of my own struggles within this novel. Michael Cunningham is a beautiful writer and I recommend all of his books.