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"When Rachel glanced at the pigeon lady's front window, she saw that the ragged curtain was pulled aside and the pigeon lady was peering out.
She looked just like
a witch in a
fairy tale, but like a
frightened witch."
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Take some unreasonable neighbors, an elderly woman who lives in a
world of her own, a self-proclaimed reluctant reader, a plague of
pigeons, a legendary artist turned vandal, a bike-riding tutor, and a
curious eleven-year-old. Throw in some confusion having to do with
vowels and consonants and communication in general, and you have the basic recipe for a nasty tasting stew. Who can figure out the secret ingrediants that will sweeten this mess of misunderstandings and competing needs? And can they be provided in time to head off fowl play?
Reviews
School Library Journal: ". . .pleasing sequel to FAMILY DINNER. . ."
Kirkus: ". . . (a) thought-provoking story. . ."
Publishers Weekly: "Jane Cutler brings back the clan from FAMILY DINNER. . .Rachel's beloved Great-uncle Benson is back, and. . .the girl and (he) search for a peaceful solution even as they find the humor in the situation."
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