Penguin the magpie
Subtitle: the odd little bird who saved a family
By: Cameron Bloom & Bradley Trevor Greive
Contributors: Greive, Bradley Trevor, author
Edition: First Atria books hardcover edition.
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 207
ISBN-13: 9781501160356; 9781501162886
Subjects: Anecdotes; Accident victims; Paraplegics; Human-animal relationships; Biography; Magpies
Other titles: Odd little bird who saved a family
Work titles: Penguin Bloom
Description: "People around the world have fallen in love with Penguin the Magpie, a global social media sensation, and her adventures with her human family. But there is far more to Penguin's story than meets the eye. It all begins when Sam, Cameron Bloom's wife, suffers a near fatal fall that leaves her paralyzed and deeply depressed. One of their three sons, reeling from the tragic accident, discovers an injured magpie chick abandoned after she had fallen from her nest. The boys name the bird Penguin, for her black-and-white plumage. As they nurse Penguin back to health, the incredible joy, playfulness, and strength she exudes fortify the family and especially lift Sam's spirits. Penguin's resilience demonstrates that, however bleak things may seem, compassion, friendship, and support can come from unexpected places ensuring there will always be better days ahead. This plucky little magpie reminds us all that, no matter how lost, fragile, or damaged we feel, accepting the love of others and loving them in return will help to make us whole."--Amazon.com.
Notes: Originally published in Australia in 2016 by HarperCollins Publishers under title: Penguin Bloom.