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Every garden needs a song. But what happens when singing is forbidden? Rube the robin has always led The Songbird Choir. But when Flint and his gang arrive searching for buried treasure, they tear up the garden, scatter the singers, and make one thing brutally clear: no singing allowed. Forced to flee with his battered choir, Rube faces the dangerous Farmlands, a hungry fox, and a devastating betrayal. Worse still, Blanche-the tuneless cuckoo chick he once rejected-has vanished into the storm. Now Rube must learn to listen, rescue a friend, and unite his broken choir before spring is lost forever. A soaring tale about finding your voice, choosing your family, and learning that harmony isn't about sounding the same-it's about singing together. Ideal for fans of M.G. Leonard's Twitchers series and readers who loved The Wild Robot, The Last Wild, and Charlotte's Web. Book 2 in The Songbird Choir Series - For readers aged 8-12

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Julia Blackburn is a children's author, nature lover, and former BBC Berkshire book reviewer. Her debut middle grade novel, A Mystery at Whisper Lake - longlisted for the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition - celebrates the healing power of nature alongside The Songbird Army, Book 1 in the Songbird Choir Series. Book 2, The Mayday Chorus, launches 1 March 2026, with Book 3, The Secret Song, following in summer 2026.Julia co-authored the cozy mystery Riverside Lane (Momentum Press, 2019), which sold over 5,000 copies, before turning her focus to children's fiction. Julia writes from her desk with her loyal dog, Muttley, curled beneath her chair, and collaborates with her daughter Louisa, who illustrates all her books. Together, they bring stories of wonder, courage, and the natural world to life for young readers.Julia's books have received excellent reviews, available at www.JuliaBlackburn.co.uk. Her website also offers downloadable activity sheets, nature-themed content, and reviews of middle grade books. She is available for school visits, library talks, and writing workshops, and provides free bookmarks for bulk orders.

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