Backflip

Lauren Hall or simply Ren has a lot of problems: his family moved from the city to his grandmother's old house, his best friend is starting a cool company that Ren categorically doesn't fit into, and the running training that makes Ren's father, a former cross-country coach, so happy is not at all enjoyable for the boy himself. And then there are the pigeons over the neighbor's house that behave strangely — they soar up and then dive to the ground like a stone, performing a somersault at the last moment. It turns out they are not ordinary pigeons, but Birmingham rollers. Ren's new neighbor, Sutton, trains them for competitions. Out of curiosity and to avoid running, Ren often visits the pigeon loft and gradually discovers a new exciting passion. But how to tell dad that you prefer pigeons to marathons? And will it be possible to maintain an old friendship?

This book is a reminder of how important it is to listen to yourself. About the courage to find your own path, even if it doesn't match the expectations of others. And about how true friends can be found in unexpected places.