Freedom Is For The Birds
FANTASY ROMANCE ACTION ADVENTURE COMEDY DRAMA EPIC FAMILY ADVENTURE DRAMA EPIC FAMILY
2000s
JM Sutherland
Logline
A novel of animal fiction, written from the animal's POV. It is a riveting, heartwarming, thought-provoking story about a family of red-tailed hawks that challenges and changes how you see all life. 2017 Book Excellence Award Winner, Sustainability Category; 2019 Canada Book Award Winner
Genre
Fantasy, Romance, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Epic, Family,,Adventure,Drama,Epic,Family
Short Summary
The pair of red-tailed hawks finish their spring migration to clutch their eggs, only to find their hunting territory and nesting site has been demolished. The story follows their daily lives of living & raising their family in a world of humans.
Setting
The Rocky Mountains, from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, through the US, and then into Mexico.
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
,Nature overcoming human society,Internal Journey/Rebirth,Quest,Tragedy
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age, Happy Ending, Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions, Twist,,Happy Ending,Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: Hawk Family - K'Lar, D'Ree, Kmal & Kmin
Age: Adults - 12, offspring less than 1
Gender: Other
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Aggressive, Charming, Engaging, Funny, Gracious, Naive, Strong Moral Code, Clumsy, Faithful, Honorable, Insecure, Aspiring, Confident, Outspoken, Selfless, Adventurous, Badass, Heroic, Obedient, Perseverance, Underdog,Engaging,Gracious,Honorable,Underdog,Educated,Selfless,Outspoken,Skillful,Funny,Visionary,Romantic,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: hawk friend, a pair of humans, entire animal class for school, hawks at rehabilitation center & couple more humans, dragon-fly friend, King of Hawks.
Age: hawk friend - elder, humans - 60s, animal class - less than 1, other hawks - various, other humans - various, dragon-fly - 5, Hawk King - 30
Gender: Other
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Heroic, Aspiring, Outspoken, Modest, Skillful, Adventurous, Complex, Engaging, Educated, Leader, Romantic, Selfless, Aggressive, Blunt, Confident, Underdog, Honorable, Perseverance, Strong Moral Code, Funny, Charming, Clumsy, Faithful, Beautiful, Flexible, Visionary, Gracious, Insecure, Obedient,Adventurous,Aspiring,Charming,Empathetic,Engaging,Faithful,Gracious,Heroic,Honorable,Underdog,Modest,Selfless,Outspoken,Skillful,Funny,Visionary,Romantic,Strong Moral Code,Clumsy
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