Blossom — Michael Collins

'Before you read about my adventure, you need to know I'm a Bird, a Rainbow Lorikeet and Human Folk generally don't treat our kind very well. And they try to tell our story, and some of what they say is true, but a lot isn't. Then, one cold summer, it all changed. - Blossom.'Blossom, a teen born a Rainbow Lorikeet, and their best friend Buzz are swept into a thrilling Antarctic adventure where courage, friendship, and identity are tested at every turn. Journeying across imagined and real Antarctic lands, they must face dangers both natural and mysterious, while discovering what it truly means to be, and not to be human.Rich with history, imagination, and allegory, Blossom: The Wonderful Adventures of a Rainbow Lorikeet is a young adult trilogy in one volume, deepening in scope and maturity as its characters grow. A fantastical coming-of-age journey that explores hope, belonging, and the power of friendship in a world on the edge of change.