Derek's Story — Laura J. Boggess

Derek knows one thing. Life is never supposed to turn out like this. Derek McCloud wants out. For as long as he can remember, his parents have been losers, using and selling various drugs just to scrape by. When his father is sent to prison, his mother sinks deeper into a life of addiction. It's up to Derek to watch out for his sister, Lizzie. Little does he know that Klaio, a very special bird, is about to enter his life...when he needs her the most. Book Two, The Wings of Klaio series. Don't miss Book One in The Wings of Klaio series, Brody's Story.