The Aviary by Kathlee O'Dell - Review

This was originally posted on my old blog: shadowinthewindow

original publication date: 6-14-14

Please Note: This review is coming several months after reading this book. Mini-reviews will be reserved for cases such as this one. However, I feel strongly enough about this novel to compose some general thoughts on it.

The Aviary
Author	Kathleen O'Dell
Published Date	2011
Genre	Historical Fantasy - Middle Grade
Preceded By	N/A
Followed By	N/A

Summary

Clara Dooley is confined to the Glendoveer Mansion by a mysterious heart condition. Her only friends include her mother named Harriet, Ruby, the very old Mrs. Glendoveer, and a myriad of exotic birds that can only seem to squawk at her. After Mrs. Glendoveer passes away, Clara is left with the mystery of a secret past, a magician, a mass murder, a new friend, a strict mother, and several loud birds.