Feathers and Fools - by Mem Fox (Paperback)

About the Book

Residing beside a blue lake in a faraway garden, two flocks of birds become fearful and suspicious of one another and begin to hoard weapons in preparation for a great fight, until a tremendous uprising makes them wonder if peace has been lost forever. Full-color illustrations.

Book Synopsis

Long ago and far away, in a rambling garden beside a clear blue lake, two flocks of birds began to fear each other because of their differences. The fear grew, and soon the birds became enemies, hoarding great quantities of weapons to protect themselves--until panic struck and the chance for peace seemed lost forever.

Review Quotes

"Turns Fox into a contemporary Aesop."--Kirkus Reviews

"Powerful...The text's pointed poetry will sink directly into children's hearts."--Publishers Weekly

"This allegory is alive with symbolic references and ideas....Vivid."--School Library Journal