Birdflight tells a fabulous story about Philippine birds, many of which are now endangered. In this novel, a large group of captive birds, led by Manaul, a Philippine Eagle, and aided by unlikely creatures, try to engineer an escape from a private aviary in the city. This is a rich novel that not only introduces the young reader to environmental issues and to the beauty of the many birds that make the Philippines their home, it also tells a lovely story of friendship, unity and courage.