The blue jays and cardinals of Stone-Run Forest have always lived harmoniously side by side. But the fate of the forest—and all its inhabitants—is in jeopardy when the sinister hawk, Turnatt, turns the two bird tribes against each other.

According to legend, only Swordbird, Son of the Great Spirit, has the power to conquer evil and restore peace to the land. But is he real or just a myth? Can Swordbird arrive in time to save the forest . . . or will it be too late?

13-year old author Nancy Yi Fan has woven a captivating tale about the birds of Stone-Run Forest and the heroism, courage and resourcefulness in their quest for peace.

Performed by Colleen Delany

Nancy Yi Fan spent the first part of her childhood in China, where she was born in 1993. When she was in first grade, Nancy and her parents moved to the States. She attended American elementary schools in Cambridge, Massachusetts; St. Paul, Minnesota; Hamilton, New York; and Syracuse, New York through 6th grade. Just before returning to China in 2004, Nancy completed the first draft of SWORDBIRD. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honors for her academic achievements. Her father is a professor of linguistics.