{"product_id":"little-birds-in-cages-9781739598303","title":"Little Birds in Cages","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Birds in Cages is set in 1990 and is essentially about nurturing empathy and kindness on a multi generational level and being of service to others. The story offers a life-line of hope for teens, young adults and anyone who faces challenges of self-worth, acceptance and value, or how to discover one's purposeful and unique contribution to the world. The book addresses all of these themes and more in a 'powerfully moving and beautifully written novel' that captivates the human spirit to triumph over life's challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main character, Melanie, 15, deals with having an absent parent, as her dad admitted himself to psychiatric care for a year. Rachel, also 15 and co-protagonist, has challenges accepting herself and suffers at home with her overbearing mother. George is in his 80s and deals with the daily frustrations of living with Alzheimer's. Mr Roody is a headteacher with anger issues and is estranged from his daughter. Sally leads a simple life and wants to help others. She wonders if there is more to life than living with her adopted cat. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the story, we see how their lives entwine and play out during a two-week work experience at Sunny Well residential home. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Happy Hummingbird Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50923141726482,"sku":"9781739598303","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_95e1b66e-9578-47b4-a3fa-86a5f0539040.jpg?v=1738944721","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/little-birds-in-cages-9781739598303","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}