Squire Case is furious. Year after year, the birds of Killingworth feast happily on his crops, while he loses money. Resolved to rid the community of these "thieves," the squire calls a town meeting and proclaims that all adult birds should be killed and their young left to die of starvation. The farmers and townsfolk agree wholeheartedly.

Only the squire's daughter, Almira, and the schoolmaster, Noah, realize that the birds play an important part in nature's plan. But can they rescue the birds before it's too late?

Based on a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, The Birds of Killingworth is a hopeful, high-spirited tale reminding us that the compassion of just a few can help ensure the prosperity of all living creatures.

Pictures by Kimberly Bulcken Root

Although the story is interesting and the illustrations are lovely, it is sad to read about the birds being killed. I am glad that the townspeople learned that birds are a good thing to have around.

This book was left on the bookshelf inside the Starbucks located on the southwest corner of 7th Street and Thunderbird Road.

It was released for the Never Judge A book by its Cover release challenge. (Picture of birds on cover)