The acclaimed story of the little bird that won the nation’s heartHe’ll never live, the neighbors all said. But Robert, the abandoned quail chick would prove them wrong. Born on a kitchen counter in a house on Cape Cod, raised in a box surrounded by a lamb’s wool duster and a small lamp, Robert’s life began auspiciously. What happens when a wild bird, against all odds, decides a human house is its true home?A Miraculous Survival: From an abandoned egg in a deserted nest to a chick born on a kitchen counter, Robert’s story starts with a fight for life. More Than a Pet: Discover a quail who loves people, despises open-toed shoes, enjoys tea parties, and develops a deep, loving bond with her human family. The Human-Animal Bond: A touching portrait of the affection and understanding between a tiny wild bird and the couple who saved her, set against the charming backdrop of Cape Cod. A Surprising Secret: Just when her family thinks they know everything about him, Robert reveals a secret that changes everything. | That Quail Robert by Margaret Stanger, Paperback | Indigo Chapters