Julia Blackburn

The Seven Dawns singing competition has begun. And Rube the robin is hiding a secret that could help him win. Rube has taken in an injured nightingale - a bird in hiding from a deadly owl. But when her voice could win the competition, the temptation to let her sing is too great. One small dishonesty becomes many. The owl is closing in. And a silent illness is stealing voices across the neighbouring gardens.
With his oldest friendship fracturing under the weight of secrets, Rube must face the hardest question of all: can doing wrong for the right reasons ever be forgiven?A gripping adventure about loyalty, secrets, and the courage it takes to tell the truth. Perfect for fans of The Wild Robot, The Last Wild, and Charlotte's Web. Book 3 in The Songbird Choir Series . Ages 8-12