Olive Miracle Martin appreciates her life. She has her mama, Jupiter her dad, Grandpa Goad, her uncle, and her step-dad and step-brother. They ban together to make life the best it can be for Olive.
Olive was born with Osteogenesis imperfecta otherwise known as brittle bone disease. She has broken multiple bones multiple times. Most of the time she uses a wheelchair, but on good days she is able to use a walker and sometimes even walk on her own. Everyone treats her as fragile, but Olive doesn't think of herself that way.
Living way out in the woods, it has been easier to homeschool Olive, but she has her heart set on starting middle school at Macklemore Middle School. Her main goal is to find a BFF who can help her do all the cool things she is sure going to school entails.
Olive is also excited about a town legend involving the appearance of a magical hummingbird that if sighted can grant a wish. Olive, her new friends, and even her quiet step-brother are determined to find this hummingbird. Each has a secret wish they hope will come true. Of course, Olive's wish involves her bone condition and the fact that if it can be cured everything else Olive hopes for can be possible, too.
Author Natalie Lloyd also has brittle bone disease making Olive a truly believable, realistic heroine. Olive's story is filled with hope and the power of friendship. HUMMINGBIRD is sure to be a hit that carries well beyond its pages.
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