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The Simple Art of Flying
Cory Leonardo
The Simple Art of Flying
Cory Leonardo
"Delightfully quirky." --Kirkus Reviews
Perfect for fans of The One and Only Ivan, this irresistible debut novel combines plucky humor and a whole lot of heart in a story about the true meaning of family.
Sometimes flying means keeping your feet on the ground...
Born in a dismal room in a pet store, Alastair the African grey parrot dreams of escape to bluer skies. He'd like nothing more than to fly away to a palm tree with his beloved sister, Aggie. But when Aggie is purchased by twelve-year-old Fritz, and Alastair is adopted by elderly dance-enthusiast and pie-baker Albertina Plopky, the future looks ready to crash-land.
In between anxiously plucking his feathers, eating a few books, and finding his own poetic voice, Alastair plots his way to a family reunion. But soon he's forced to choose between the life he's always dreamed of and admitting the truth: that sometimes, the bravest adventure is in letting go.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | February 11, 2020 |
ISBN13 | 9781534421004 |
Publishers | Aladdin Paperbacks |
Pages | 384 |
Dimensions | 130 × 191 × 28 mm · 272 g |
Language | English |
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