"Enchanting and enlightening. . . . A poignant reminder of the environmental challeges today that evoke a sense of urgency and the importance of unity in protecting the natural world. Overall, Uplift  is a highly recommended read for its captivating narrative and important central message." 

--Readers' Favorite 5-star review

"A riveting must-read for everyone who wants to know what birds are thinking and feeling from their point of view. . . . 

A compelling and moving story with an important message."

--Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., 

University of Colorado-Boulder, 

author of The Emotional Lives of Animals and Dogs Demystified  

"Mann takes on the ambitious task of using a novel to see the world through animal eyes.  (She) is up to the task, and has created a forest world rich in its details. She's found a way to transcent the typical anthropomorphizing of animals stories. . . Reading like part ancient myth and part experimental fiction, (Uplift) is a great read for a cold winter's night."

--The Nature Conservancy, 

Cool Green Science Holiday Book review 2024 

"A beautiful portrait of nature's cycles. . . . From the beginning of this thoughtful novel, readers will grasp the beautiful symbiosis between Columbina's family and nature, and the vital interconnectedness of their environment. "
-- BookLife "All A's" review

A Readers' Favorite 5-Star Book!

 When her high mountain wilderness is threatened by humans, a rebellious young bird must teach others how to work together to save their common home.

Uplift is a rich, mythical story told through nonhuman eyes about the bonds of family and the joys of friendship. 

It may just change the way you see birds forever. 

With beautiful pen-and-ink illustrations by Steve Habersang

Profits from the sale of Uplift will be donated to organizations dedicated to protecting birds and nature.

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