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A Magpie's Tale

by David J. Manley

A magpie family and a human neighbor

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A magpie family and a human neighbor

Set on the outskirts of a small forest area on Queensland’s Gold Coast, the story centers on Maggie, her partner Alfred, and their adolescent offspring, Alfredo. As Maggie searches for food for her family, she forms a connection with David, a neighbor in a nearby apartment who supports her through some of life’s challenges. The animal-rescue classification and family setup frame a story about the relationship that develops between a magpie and a human neighbor.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in animal-centered fiction.
  • Readers who enjoy stories about animal rescue and human-animal connections.
  • Young readers drawn to family stories featuring a mischievous adolescent animal.

Themes

Animal rescueFamilyHuman-animal connectionQueensland setting

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Book overview

A Magpie's Tale narrates the experiences of Maggie the magpie and her partner, Alfred. They have an adolescent offspring Alfredo, who seems to get into trouble more often than not. They all live together on the outskirts of a little forest area at the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia.

The story begins with Maggie looking for food to provide for her family where Maggie forms a connection with a neighbour living in an apartment nearby. David becomes the human connection who supports Maggie in some of her life's challenges.

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