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Nat brings the family into the kitchen for safety, from where they can hear the muffled sounds of birds pressed together on the window sills, trying to force an entry. During dinner, they hear the sound of naval guns, and of aeroplanes overhead, followed by the sound of planes crashing as birds fling themselves against the propellers.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 14 January 2025. This is a list of onomatopoeias, i.e. words that imitate, resemble, or suggest the source of the sound that they describe. For more information, see the linked articles. Human vocal sounds Achoo, Atishoo, the sound of a sneeze Ahem, a sound made to clear the throat or to draw attention ...
A Bird in the House, first published in 1970, is a short story sequence written by Margaret Laurence. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Noted by Laurence to be "semi-autobiographical", [ 3 ] the series chronicles the growing up of a young agnostic writer, Vanessa MacLeod, in the fictional town of Manawaka , Manitoba . [ 4 ]
The lyrebird is an Australian species best known for its ability to mimic man-made sounds. National Geographic has recorded these remarkable birds mimicking such unnatural noises as a chainsaw and ...
The Diviners follows the story of fictional Canadian novelist, Morag Gunn. Morag's life is believed to be loosely based upon Laurence's personal experiences. [1] Aritha Van Herk argues that when observing all of Laurence's work, it is evident that The Diviners explicitly connects the author's emotions, experiences, and professional development to the protagonist more than any of her other novels.
Wringer was praised by critics for its ability to address deep issues for middle schoolers, as did its precursor, Maniac Magee.In a School Library Journal review of Wringer, Tim Rausch cited the novel for "Humor, suspense, a bird with a personality, and a moral dilemma familiar to everyone," characters who are "memorable, convincing, and both endearing and villainous," and a "riveting plot."
This hilarious bird is a huge fan of the 21st night of September. ... Wind and Fire. Eve Vawter. March 11, 2024 at 2:15 PM ... This includes the sounds it hears in its environment.
Five people, including a nine-year-old child, were killed in the Friday night violence in San Jacinto County. Andrea Blanco and Rachel Sharp report