"Reading like part ancient myth and part experimental fiction, (Uplift) is a great read for a cold winter's night, transporting you deep into the Rocky Mountains with some of its most fascinating inhabitants."
My name is Jessica Mann.
I'm a writer and naturalist
based in Teton Valley, Idaho.
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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"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
"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. "
-- A BookLife "All A's" review
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