Storm Bird Magic is the fifth book in The Island Vet series by Gill Lewis which celebrates wildlife, nature and community. Tia lives on Gull Haven Island with her mum who is the local vet. There’s excitement in the air as the most impressive ships arrive for The Tall Ships Race. Incredibly old and powered by the wind, these ships inspire older members of the community to tell stories of magic and protection from storms. Tales of fairies who used to live in the rocks below the lighthouse and the legend of chickens belonging to a sea witch cause Tia to doubt what she knows to be true.
As they investigate these stories, Tia and her friends come across a rare seabird in real danger. The storm petrel is known for warning sailors there’s a storm on the way. Maybe this is their fairy. Inspired to take action to protect it and other sea animals, the children campaign for a red light in the lighthouse (instead of the bright white light that confuses the birds) and less plastic pollution in children’s magazines. As they work together, they discover there really is magic all around them – in the wonder of nature and the power of community.
Barrington Stoke can always be relied on to create entertaining, meaningful, empathy-filled stories that are accessible and empowering for readers. With dyslexia-friendly font, spacing and page tint, everyone can enjoy these books. The manageable length and carefully chosen vocabulary encourages success and brings children back for more.
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