It's 1947, and while Barbara's father is away in Europe helping refugees, she is left to deal with a stray peacock who has arrived in her family's yard, much to her mother's dismay. She devises a plan to earn the peacock's trust and return it to its home at the zoo.
“This chapter book packs a narrative punch.”
—Booklist
“A touching and educational illustrated chapter book that highlights empathy, resourcefulness, and the importance of community. An enriching addition to library bookshelves.”
—School Library Journal
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