Gill Lewis's Scarlet Ibis
Gill Lewis's Scarlet Ibis is a truly moving and inspirational book about family, strength, and the power of love. Scarlett is a courageous and compassionate girl who has always taken care of her younger brother Red, who is autistic and loves birds. But when the care system separates them, Scarlett has to battle to be back together with Red. In doing so, she learns about herself, hope, and what makes a home.
This is a strong middle-grade book that carefully looks at mental health, neurodiversity, and the importance of sibling connections.
Book Set
This book is great for kids who like realistic stories with emotional depth and societal themes, like Wonder, A Kind of Spark, and The Boy at the Back of the Class.
Why you should read Scarlet Ibis:
Strong Female Lead: Scarlett is brave, kind, and hard to forget.
Autism Representation: Thoughtfully shows what it's like to be neurodivergent.
Strong Themes: Looks at foster care, mental illness, and families being torn apart.
A story of healing, belonging, and never giving up that is uplifting and hopeful.
Quote from the book that sticks with you: "You don't need wings to fly." Just love and someone who has faith in you.
"ඔබට පියාපත් අවශ්ය නැහැ එළියට පියාසර කිරීමට සෙරිනට ප්රේමය සහ ඔබව විශ්වාස කරන කෙනෙක්ම ඇතිවිය යුතුය."
Translation (Tamil): "பறக்கத் தரும் சிறகுகள் தேவையில்லை காதலும் நம்பிக்கையும் இருந்தால் போதும்."
Availability at Booxworm.lk
You can get Scarlet Ibis by Gill Lewis online from Booxworm.lk or come to our store in Colombo to read a beautifully written story about love, sorrow, and hope.
Physical Store Location:
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About the Book
Title: The Scarlet Ibis
Written by Gill Lewis
ISBN: 9780192793563
Oxford University Press is the publisher.
Year of Publication: 2014
Number of Pages: About 288 (Paperback)
Type: Middle Grade Fiction / Contemporary / Family and Relationships
