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Scarlet Ibis Hardcover – Illustrated, May 15, 2018

by Gill Lewis (Author), Susan Meyer (Illustrator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 292 ratings
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When a fire leaves twelve-year-old Scarlet in a different foster home than her autistic little brother, she tracks a bird to find her way back to him in this deeply moving illustrated novel from the author of Moon Bear.

Twelve-year-old Scarlet doesn’t have an easy life. She’s never known her dad, her mom suffers from depression, and her younger brother Red has Asperger’s and relies heavily on her to make the world a safe place for him. Scarlet does this by indulging Red’s passion for birds, telling him stories about the day they’ll go to Trinidad and see all the wonderful birds there (especially his beloved Scarlet Ibis), saving her money to take him to the zoo, helping him collect bird feathers, and even caring for a baby pigeon who is nesting outside his window.

But things with her mom are getting harder, and after a dangerous accident, Scarlet and Red are taken into foster care and separated. As Scarlet struggles to cope with the sudden changes in her life and her complex feelings towards her mom, the one thing she won’t give up on is finding Red. Nothing is going to get in her way—even if it might destroy the new possibilities offered to her by her foster family.
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  1. Reading age
    9 - 14 years
  2. Print length
    288 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 9
  5. Lexile measure
    570L
  6. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1 x 7.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
  8. Publication date
    May 15, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    1481449419
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1481449410
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About the Author

Gill Lewis is the author of the critically acclaimed Wild Wings and One White Dolphin, both winners of the Green Earth Book Award, as well as Moon Bear, Gorilla Dawn, and Scarlet Ibis. A veterinarian, her love of animals and the natural world plays a big part in her writing. She lives in the UK.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books; Illustrated edition (May 15, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1481449419
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1481449410
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 14 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 570L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 7.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 292 ratings

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Before she could walk, Gill Lewis was discovered force-feeding bread to a sick hedgehog under the rose bushes. Now her stories reflect her passion for wild animals in wild places. She draws inspiration from the many people and animals she has met during her work and travels as a vet, both at home and abroad.

Gill’s first novel Sky Hawk was published to much critical acclaim. It won the UKLA Children’s Book of the Year, Leeds Book Award, Heart of Hawick Book Award, Solihull Book Award, Warwickshire Children’s Book Award, Newton Marasco Green Earth Book Award and was shortlisted for the prestigious Red House Children’s Book Award, Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Brandford Boase Award

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Teresa O'Kelley
5.0 out of 5 stars mental health awareness
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2022
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A beautiful story about human frailty and how society works to do what is supposed to be the best for people. Some good, some not as good. Reads almost like diary entries from a third person perspective.
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Serendipity Marie
5.0 out of 5 stars Teen view of foster care and family separation
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2019
At 12 years old, Scarlet cares for her autistic brother and severely depressed mother. This tenuous situation leads to her and her brother to foster care, a situation that separates them all and initiates Scarlet's attempt to reunite them. The writing is done from Scarlet's perspective, guiding the reader through an empathetic journey that makes her actions and "acting out" understandable and logical. This unique and much needed perspective is refreshing and a true gift from the author for anyone, especially those with foster children in their lives.
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L. M. Stoppard-jones
5.0 out of 5 stars endearing story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2015
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Scarlet Ibis:
Sensitively written book which enables you to take the place of the main character, who as a 12 year old girl in care desperately tries to look after her younger brother. An endearing story which makes you want to read it in one go. I think it is intended for children yet gives insites into asbergers that are easy to understand for anyone. A courageous and in no way pitiful sister or brother. Their foster family is balanced and loving. This a warming story.
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Gill-EJ
5.0 out of 5 stars A story for adults and children to enjoy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2015
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A poignant and rather sad story that will probably make you think about your own family relationships and how you relate to others. Well written and a believable storyline. Will look forward to reading another of Gill Lewis' books and would recommend this one without hesitation.
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Claire
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2016
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I enjoyed this book, the story kept my full attention throughout. I felt that the ending was a little rushed but it didn't stop my over all feelings of the book being positive. It was also very thought-provoking.
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Jessica Hunt
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2023
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I haven’t read this book yet but I remember reading it once years ago and it was amazing
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3.0 out of 5 stars Depressing story but had at least a happy ending. A bit fanciful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 18, 2015
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Depressing story but had at least a happy ending. A bit fanciful !
Wish all children in this situationn could have the same good fortune.
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