Bird, Sarah

This gripping audio about dance marathons will have listeners wanting more.

Bird (Above the East China Sea) crafts a number of clever scenarios that build tension around Cathy's disguise as a man, creating a not-to-be-missed read for fans of historical military fiction and strong female protagonists.

Austinite and former "base kid" Bird (The Gap Year) presents the two girls' distinct voices honestly and compellingly. Crossover potential abounds here—meticulously researched historical fiction, YA appeal, a contemporary tale of military life, and an exploration of folklore. Fans of Amy Tan or Khaled Hosseini will be drawn to the adept mingling of settings and cultures, while the mystery elements evoke the fiction of Alice Sebold.

Not as outrageously comedic or over the top as Bird's How Perfect Is That, this title is wry and funny, with a more grounded story. Sure to please Bird's fans and readers struggling with their own mother-daughter issues.