Storm Boy.

Storm Boy likes to wander alone along the fierce deserted coast among the dunes that face out into the Southern Ocean. After a pelican mother is shot, Storm Boy rescues the 3 chicks, Mr Proud, Mr Ponder and Mr Percival and nurses them back to health. He releases them and his favourite one returns after being released and he names it "Mr Percival". The story then concentrates on the conflict between his lifestyle and the externally imposed requirement for him to attend a school, and the fate of the pelican. (From Wikipedia)