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1-3Life and Times of Birdie Mae Hayes series.
In this series-opening chapter book, Birdie's comfortable life in small-town Alabama is disrupted when she begins to have visions about bad things happening...and the visions come true. But Birdie's grandmother, who has the same ability, teaches her how to use it for the greater good. Birdie's conflicted feelings about her "gift" are realistically portrayed. The black-and-white illustrations capture the warmth and energy of Birdie's community.