The Whispering Cave — Hugo Montes; Michelle Montes

Young readers will identify with the colorful main characters, cousins Harpie and Flap, who are proud to follow in their parents' footsteps at the academy. Then there is Will, the bird with a king-size attitude. They are joined by the zany and inventive Beakster, who is always getting into the most hilarious predicaments. The training takes place in an area known as Halo Cliffs where the cadets learn from the majestic leaders: Commander Goldie and Commander Baldie.