Clara, a Sandhill Crane with a badly injured leg, takes readers on a journey as she recuperates, telling of her friends' nesting and hatching of rusty colored fuzzy chicks and their growth to juveniles under the close watch of vigilant parents. Clara's heartwarming, triumphant story is accomplished with researched facts and abundant photos, allowing readers of all ages to learn about the fascinating life and habits of Florida Sandhill Cranes.

Clara, a Sandhill Crane with a badly injured leg, takes readers on a journey as she recuperates, telling of her friends' nesting and hatching of rusty colored fuzzy chicks and their growth to juveniles under the close watch of vigilant parents. Clara's heartwarming, triumphant story is accomplished with researched facts and abundant photos, allowing readers of all ages to learn about the fascinating life and habits of Florida Sandhill Cranes.