"A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove" by James Moloney

In the novel "A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove" the main character, Carl Matt, is forced to face the fact that his mother has disappeared after not coming back from one of her holidays. He is sent to live in Wattle beach where he meets people that he connects with. Carl then changes from being a shy reserved person to being an out going young man that isn't scared to show his emotions. When Carls mother …

…extremely helpful. They have been helpful by giving him money, a job and a home away from home. At the end of the novel Carl is a changed person and feels a lot happier with himself. Carl could be compared to the osprey because it was like he had his wings clipped and couldn't do anything then he spreads his wings out and flies, meaning he has more self confidence and is not as shy.