Praise for Cuckoo's Flight A 2021 Junior Library Guild selection 2022 CBCA "Notable Book of The Year" Selection "Orr mixes prose and poetry masterfully throughout the tale. The story is fast paced but has moments of contemplation, and Orr's skill as a writer show, especially in her poetry.Fans of historical fiction, or even horse stories, will appreciate this fast-paced tale."--School Library Journal "[ Cuckoo's Flight ] slides effortlessly between prose and poetry.Most impressive is Orr's ability to translate a worldview vastly different from our own. Memorable."--Kirkus Reviews " Cuckoo's Flight is an action-packed, edge-of-your-seat, epic tale while still incorporating the beautiful poetry of Orr's first two books. Clio is a unique heroine fighting physical and emotional challenges, and proving that perseverance, bravery and ingenuity will always save the day.
Orr has done it again, and fans of Dragonfly Song and Swallow's Dance will be pleased with how this final book wraps up the series. Highly Recommended."--Canadian Review of Materials "This dynamic adventure is totally immersive.If you want to explore the Bronze Age, let Wendy Orr be your guide."--Fresh Fiction "The setting of ancient Crete vibrantly resonates with the acute senses of a young girl coming of age in a turbulent time.a wonderful, immersive experience."--Youth Services Book Review "Wendy Orr skillfully weaves a story that teaches as well as entertains. Cuckoo's Flight employs a writing style which alternates prose and narrative poetry.
As such, it would be an excellent method of introducing diversity in narrative techniques. The title is highly recommended for readers who are entertained by historical fiction and adventure stories with unexpected endings."--Canadian Children's Book Centre "A story of family, faith, and friendship told in elegant, jewel-bright prose with neither a wasted word nor yet too few, Cuckoo's Flight is excellent. It led me to the author's other novels, which are also a delight to read."--Historical Novel Society "This is a beautifully written story, the words just flow magically across the page and before you know it you've finished the book."--Georgia H. (NetGalley).