Billy Bird

Discover a heartwarming tale of parenthood in this beautifully penned novel that delves into the joys and challenges of raising children. With a vibrant narrative full of insight and humor, this book is a perfect addition to your collection if you love stories exploring family dynamics. Liam and Iris navigate the whimsical adventures of their son, Billy, a creative toddler whose imaginative spirit brings chaos and joy to their lives. As they grapple with the complexities of family life, the unexpected arrival of Jason enriches their world, presenting new challenges and opportunities. However, tragedy strikes, and the narrative takes a surreal turn when Billy believes he has transformed into a bird, prompting his parents to confront their fears of losing their son to an overwhelming imagination. This novel is an inventive blend of laughter and poignancy, weaving a narrative that will deeply resonate with anyone who cherishes the wonders of childhood. Ideal for readers looking for emotional depth and whimsical storytelling, it's a touching reminder of the fragile yet beautiful nature of family bonds. Embrace this journey with 'Billy Bird'—a stunning exploration of love, loss, and the eclectic joys of parenting. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on your order. Please note that combined shipping is unavailable for this item, and shipping may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143770053
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE NZ
Pages: 336


Description:
Moving, insightful, lyrical and also at times very funny, this novel is a supple, disarmingly frank exploration of parenthood.

Liam and Iris have one son- Billy, a bright 'toddler puddling about like a penguin, leaving surrealist art installations all over the house- a tiny cow in a teapot in a hat on the doorstep, of course! A stuffed crocodile in a silk camisole perched beside a woollen chick in a beanie on the bread-bin, why not!'

Just as they are despairing about being able to conceive another child, Jason comes into their family. He arrives under fraught circumstances, but might just make a perfect sibling for Billy. Jason is a ' lovely, poor, sad, unfortunate, ordinary, annoying, delightful nuisance of a ratbag of a hoot of a kid ' and the boys grow close over the ensuing years. But after a terrible accident, Billy turns into a bird. He utterly believes it- and as his behaviour becomes increasingly worrying, Liam and Iris must find a way to stop their family flying apart.

When extracts of Billy Bird won the NZSA Peter and Dianne Beatson Fellowship, the judges said the project was 'inventive, joyful and beautifully written'. Ripe with playfulness, yet also unforgettably poignant, this novel will unstitch - and then mend - your heart several times over.

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