How to Make a Bird is a 2003 children's novel by Australian author Martine Murray about a young adolescent girl called Mannie.
[1][2][3] Mannie has faced a myriad of losses and challenges throughout her short life.
In order to escape insecurities about who she is, Mannie embarks on a journey of self-discovery, enlightenment and acceptance.
How to Make a Bird won the 2004 Queensland Premier's Literary Award in the young adult category in 2004.
Retrieved 17 November 2024. How to Make a Bird is set primarily in a small country town somewhere near Castlemaine and Harcourt in Victoria.