Sign-In
Cart
Where the Birds Don't Fly
Paperback
Series: The Wilder Collection
Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
Publisher Price: $19.99
ISBN13: 9780473795009
Publisher: Cambridge Publishers
Published: Jul 17 2026
Pages: 286
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Wilde family leaves Africa in search of a home in this fictional memoir set during a time of global prejudice and intolerance. Shedding light on the struggles migrants endure while rebuilding their lives.
The story focuses on the family's isolation and challenges to adapt to a new culture. They grasp the significance of acceptance and see it as necessary to gain approval.
In New Zealand, they become friends with the Ncube household from Zimbabwe, who share the difficulties of raising a child there.
A strong bond forms between Rorke and his colleague Tāne Williams. They uncover a common history of colonisation and explore the impact of immigration on indigenous communities. Their boss, Fran White, and regional manager, Hugh Biggete, intimidate employees who dare question the status quo.
Despite encountering bias and mockery, the Wilde family remain undeterred in their journey. They stay away from fellow immigrants who resist change and continue to be rooted in their past.
With the world's highest number of flightless bird species, will this foreign country, Aotearoa, offer them a comparable refuge?
Where the Birds Don't Fly.
Also from
Farrell, David
Also in
Historical Fiction
James Fenimore Cooper: The Leatherstocking Tales Vol. 1 (Loa #26): The Pioneers / The Last of the Mohicans / The Prairie
Cooper, James Fenimore
Hardcover
Anniversaries, Volume 2: From a Year in the Life of Gesine Cresspahl, April 1968-August 1968
Johnson, Uwe
Paperback
The Pirate Queen: A Novel from the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Frozen River
Lawhon, Ariel
Hardcover
The Moonlight Runner: A Gripping Historical Novel of Survival, Bravery, and Romance
Robards, Karen
Hardcover
The Amalfi Curse: A Bewitching Tale of Sunken Treasure, Forbidden Love, and Ancient Magic on the Amalfi Coast
Penner, Sarah
Paperback
The Pirate Queen: A Novel from the New York Times Bestselling Author of the Frozen River (Large Print Edition)
Lawhon, Ariel
Paperback
A Pair of Aces: Reese's Book Club (Large Print Edition)
Murray, Victoria Christopher
Benedict, Marie
Paperback
Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition
Christie, Agatha
Paperback