GOONEY BIRD GREENE Paperback

Lois Lowry's GOONEY BIRD GREENE introduces an unforgettable new student to Mrs. Pidgeon's second-grade class, who immediately captures everyone's attention with her eccentric outfits and even more eccentric, "absolutely true" stories. From the moment Gooney Bird announces her arrival, stating she wants a desk "right smack in the middle of everything," she becomes the star of story time, regaling her classmates with seemingly outlandish tales of her life—like how she came from "China" on a "flying carpet" or directed a symphony orchestra. Through her unique narrative style, Gooney Bird subtly teaches her classmates (and readers) the elements of good storytelling, demonstrating the power of vivid details, suspense, and the surprising ways in which truth can be stranger and more delightful than fiction. This charming and humorous book celebrates individuality and the joy of finding the stories hidden within everyday life.