Calvert Library's Book Bites for Kids

The Nest by Kenneth Oppel

Episode Summary

Steve has experienced worry and nightmares for most of his young life, but during a challenging summer he has a dream that gives him hope. A glowing figure offers him comfort and a solution to cure his ailing new born brother. All he has to do is say yes, but this could be a dangerous word to speak. And he might not be able to take it back.

Episode Notes

Enjoy our presentation of The Nest written by Kenneth Oppel and published by Simon & Schuster. Steve has experienced worry and nightmares for most of his young life, but during a challenging summer he has a dream that gives him hope. A glowing figure offers him comfort and a solution to cure his ailing new born brother. All he has to do is say yes, but this could be a dangerous word to speak. And he might not be able to take it back.

The Nest is recommended for ages 10 and up. Please see common sense media for more information and reviews. https://bit.ly/TheNestReviews

This title is available as an audiobook on Hoopla https://bit.ly/TheNestHooplaAudiobook.  Please visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information.

Music: Dub the Uke (excerpt) by Kara Square (c) copyright 2016. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/53340