Marked with a bird's wing instead of an arm by a long-ago curse, Ardwin has always struggled to find a place in his father's kingdom. At last Ardwin sets out to understand his true identity: bird or boy, blessed or cursed? But under the watchful eye of a sorceress and in the shadow of war, Ardwin's quest may lead not to self-knowledge, but grave danger. A sure hit with fantasy fans, 'Birdwing' encourages children to embrace their own unique qualities.