This is the third book I have read for this year that has a main character with an interest in birding. I felt like this book was very slow to start and will lose readers before they get into it. I felt the character development was weak particularly with Mouton, the bully who seemed to be on the spectrum. I did like the ending and how everything came together and was resolved but I felt there were some holes in the story and big leaps to get there.

I absolutely loved everything about this book! From birds to bullies to budding new friendships. The main character, Eddie, is on a quest to find the golden eagle and save his dad's credibility and reputation. Eddie is an avid bird watcher, but he does more than just watch birds, he's birding. Eddie decides to use his golden eagle hunt for the upcoming science symposium in an effort to win a blue ribbon and prove his dad did in fact see a golden eagle in their town years ago while proving everyone else wrong. I recommend this book to any middle grade reader or teacher!