Set against the backdrop of World War II, "The Night Birds Still Sing" is an evocative tale of a young girl's coming of age amidst personal and global turmoil. Twelve-and-a-half-year-old Phoebe navigates the war-torn world of East Hollywood, grappling with the absence of her dear Japanese friend Emiko, her parents' constant bickering, and the heartache of young love.When her mother Elaine transforms a hastily vacated Victorian home into a rooming house, Phoebe finds herself amidst an ensemble of eccentric boarders, each grappling with their own troubles. Through these interactions, she hones her gift of writing, weaving their stories into her first novel, "My Life With Mother's Boarders."But it's not all gloom. With the vivacious Laurie teaching her how to enjoy life, Phoebe starts blossoming. Amidst friendships, youthful crushes, and the faith she finds in unexpected places, Phoebe learns to dance, swim, and love.As the war winds down, Phoebe must confront the ghosts of her past and the tumultuous present. Consequences of lost love, familial conflict, and the arrival of her harrowed relatives from war-torn Cyprus make her question her loyalty and test her strength."The Night Birds Still Sing" is a poignant tale of love, loss, and resilience. It captures the human spirit's unyielding capacity to bloom amidst adversity and reminds us of the power of hope. Join Phoebe on her transformative journey from an unhappy child to a young woman discovering her voice in a world at war.