Books with title The Osbick Bird

Emblus Fingby’s life was changed forever with the unexpected arrival of the osbick bird. The two became inseparable companions, enjoying card games, musical interludes, and sunset strolls. They took tea together, passed the time making arts and crafts, and perhaps only occasionally had disagreements. Their curious relationship came to an end only with the utmost display of loyalty.In The Osbick Bird, Edward Gorey neatly examines the uncertainties of life with his signature unsettling humor and deftly drawn illustrations. Find meaning where you will among the twinkling rhymes and crosshatched lines: Is this tender tale a primer on friendship, or possibly an examination of an artist and his muse? Though short in length, the story is sure to linger long in your imagination.

The epic conclusion to the Iron Head TrilogyDriven by an inexplicable urge to save the one that could be the linchpin of Avvyr’s power, Maer and Andalia risk taking on the full weight of the king’s wrath.In a world where allies turn into enemies in a blink of an eye, in a world where Avvyr Lakrius’ darkness threatens to engulf Lianthe, running isn’t enough. Even with the Winds on their side, the king’s influence reaches too far. Their only chance is to make a stand. But that precise decision just might come at the price of their lives.

"We are off on a race against time, through such specific geography from West Coast to East - Seattle to Savannah - that the land itself is part of the adventure. J. Marshall Martin (in his second novel) slips 16 year old Tripp into the driver's seat of his father's beloved black Thunderbird. Unfolding quick page by quick page, Tripp fulfills the last request of his powerful grandfather - to 'kidnap' him from a nursing home and return him to their real home (for both of them) Savannah. Grandfather guides as backseat driver and Tripp travels to try to keep his memory of his mother, while his father is locked away in grief over her death. Hobble, companion and fellow traveler, rides shot-gun as a salami eating, unstoppable three legged dog. Then they are joined by Angie, in all black, with pierced belly button, purple hair and dragon tattoo, hitching her way to find somewhere, too. Martin has powered this novel with the soft spots and rough edges milled by these strong characters in the act of finding how hard the responsibility is to step off into a new part of their lives. Who will Tripp be once back home after going against his father's demands, while aiding the irrepressible will of a sneaky, quirky grandfather." -- Carol Lee Lorenzo, author of "Nervous Dancer."

When a young animal is born, it is tempting for us human beings to think that the creature knows very little (dumb animal, we often hear people say).We assume all must be learned by them through the experience of living.What is really true is that young creatures, and also for that matter young human beings, already know so much more of what is really necessary to know.Yes, wisdom does come with age and experience but at a cost, a loss of vision.The young walk with angels amongst them that only they can see!

The epic conclusion to the Iron Head Trilogy Driven by an inexplicable urge to save the one that could be the linchpin of Avvyr’s power, Maer and Andalia risk taking on the full weight of the king’s wrath. In a world where allies turn into enemies in a blink of an eye, in a world where Avvyr Lakrius’ darkness threatens to engulf Lianthe, running isn’t enough. Even with the Winds on their side, the king’s influence reaches too far. Their only chance is to make a stand. But that precise decision just might come at the price of their lives.