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Author Bloom, Cameron, author.

Title Penguin the magpie : the odd little bird who saved a family / Cameron Bloom & Bradley Trevor Greive.

Publication Info. New York : ATRIA Books, 2017.
©2016

Copies

Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  362.43 BLOOM    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  362.43092 BLOOM    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Whiton Branch - Non Fiction  362.43092 BLOOM    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  B BLOOM FAMILY    Check Shelf
Edition First Atria Books hardcover edition.
Description 207 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 19 x 21 cm
Note Originally published in Australia in 2016 by HarperCollins Publishers under title: Penguin Bloom.
Summary "People around the world have fallen in love with Penguin the Magpie, a global social media sensation, and her adventures with her human family. But there is far more to Penguin's story than meets the eye. It all begins when Sam, Cameron Bloom's wife, suffers a near fatal fall that leaves her paralyzed and deeply depressed. One of their three sons, reeling from the tragic accident, discovers an injured magpie chick abandoned after she had fallen from her nest. The boys name the bird Penguin, for her black-and-white plumage. As they nurse Penguin back to health, the incredible joy, playfulness, and strength she exudes fortify the family and especially lift Sam's spirits. Penguin's resilience demonstrates that, however bleak things may seem, compassion, friendship, and support can come from unexpected places ensuring there will always be better days ahead. This plucky little magpie reminds us all that, no matter how lost, fragile, or damaged we feel, accepting the love of others and loving them in return will help to make us whole." -- Amazon.com.
Subject Bloom, Sam.
Paraplegics -- Australia -- Biography.
Accident victims -- Australia -- Biography.
Magpies -- Australia -- Anecdotes.
Human-animal relationships -- Anecdotes.
Genre/Form Anecdotes.
Added Author Greive, Bradley Trevor, author.
Added Title Penguin Bloom
Odd little bird who saved a family
Other Form: Online version: Bloom, Cameron, author. Penguin the magpie First Atria Books hardcover edition. New York : ATRIA Books, 2017 9781501160363 (DLC) 2017016068
ISBN 9781501160356 (hardcover)
1501160354 (hardcover)
9781501162886 (paperback)
1501162888 (paperback)
9781501160363 (ebook)
1501160362 (ebook)
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