Strange Birds

Rebecca Soler's narration is engaging and expressive in this audiobook about four girls who form an unlikely team. After finding a mysterious invitation to a lavish mansion, Ofelia, Aster, and Cat meet the kid behind the invite, Lane DiSanti. They don't become instant friends but eventually bond over a shared mission to get their local Scouts to replace an outdated tradition. The four girls learn about friendship as they support one another over a common cause and accept each other's quirks. While the girls all have distinct personalities, Soler's narration makes it difficult to distinguish one from another. The adult characters are much more recognizable, especially Ofelia's parents, who have Cuban accents, and the troop leader, who has a stiff, formal tone. S.C. � AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine