Imagine looking up at the sky and seeing no birds at all. That is exactly what Ming-Li fears when her country's leader decides that sparrows are the enemy. He declares a great Sparrow War, blaming the little birds for eating too much of the farmers' grain. Soon, the people in Ming-Li's village are using firecrackers and crashing loud gongs to chase all the birds away. The loud noises frighten the birds so much that they begin falling from the sky. Ming-Li knows she cannot just stand by and watch. Even though she is only one person and cannot stop the loud noises of the whole village, she makes a brave promise to herself. She will save as many sparrows as she possibly can, one tiny bird at a time. Step into a beautiful and moving story about courage and standing up for what you believe is right. You will follow Ming-Li as she figures out how to help the innocent creatures around her. This thoughtful historical tale shows that no matter how small you feel, your kindness can make a massive difference in the world.