Orris and Timble: Star Stories

Orris the rat and Timble the owl share a special friendship, meeting every night in an old barn to exchange stories. One evening, Timble poses an important question: Why don't you ever leave the barn, Orris? Brave and strong, the owl offers to carry Orris on his back so he can experience the world beyond the flowing rivers, bustling roads, sprawling farms, towering mountains, and curious coyotes. Yet, Orris wonders why he would leave when everything he treasures is right here: his beloved books, the glowing moon and stars overhead, and Timble's thrilling tales of daring flights. If you had the chance to soar, what would you choose? In the heartfelt conclusion of this beautifully illustrated early-reader trilogy, two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo explores how trust and friendship can help us rise to our fullest potential.