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Penguin the Magpie

Written by: Cameron Bloom, Bradley Trevor Greive
Narrated by: Richard Roxburgh, Edwina Wren
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Penguin the Magpie is an extraordinary true story of recovery, hope, and courage as one injured bird and her human family learn to heal and celebrate life, told in a captivating narrative by New York Times best-selling author of The Blue Day Book, Bradley Trevor Greive.

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.

©2017 Cameron Bloom (P)2017 Simon & Schuster Audio

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This is an amazing true story. I was forced to stop and look at my own life and all that I take for granted, all the things I think are too difficult or that I think I can I put off to another day. Sam Bloom and her family rose to the challenge of the new, unbelievably difficult life she faced and made a success of it - with a little help from an amazing, amusing rescue bird - truly touching and thought provoking.

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