The Bird-Store Man : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164855958 : 1164855956 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Bird-Store Man: An Old-Fashioned Story is a book written by Norman Duncan and published in 1914. The story follows the life of a man named John Jameson, who owns a bird store in a small town. John is a kind and gentle man who loves birds and takes great care of them. He is also a loner and doesn't have many friends.One day, a young boy named Peter comes into the store and becomes fascinated with the birds. John takes Peter under his wing and teaches him about the different types of birds and how to care for them. Peter becomes John's apprentice and helps him run the store.As the story progresses, John and Peter's friendship grows stronger, and they become inseparable. However, their bond is put to the test when John's store is threatened by a new pet store that opens up in town. The new store has more modern equipment and a wider selection of animals, which draws customers away from John's store.