When Cassie's science project about backyard birds wins first place (a guest spot on her favorite TV show), she is thrilled...until she discovers the prize will go to the runner up if she's unable to continue with her work until the show comes to town in the spring.
The runner up is none other than Stephanie Bartwelle, Cassie's nemesis since Kindergarten.
Stephanie vows to steal Cassie's spot on the TV show.
Cassie isn't worried; after all, how can Stephanie prevent her from taking photos of the birds in her back yard?
Well, Stephanie finds a way.
There is a town bylaw against feeding pigeons, and Stephanie knows it.
When Cassie is forced to take down all of the big bird feeders, she knows she has to find a way to fight the bylaw to save her spot on the show, and more importantly, to save the birds from starving over the long Canadian winter.
This 188 page contemporary novel for children ages 8-12 highlights friendship, family, rivalry, animal welfare, and fighting for one's beliefs, in a way that will have children and adults alike laughing out loud.
