Bibliography
Forester, V. (2010). The girl who could fly. New York: Square Fish.
328 pages
Plot
Piper McCloud is sort of an anomaly. Her parents, Ma and Pa McCould had Piper later in life. Living in Lowland County, the McClouds are a traditional family, however when Piper shows a preference for floating the McClouds decide to home school her. To further keep the town from gossiping, Ma McCloud asks Piper not to fly anymore. Nevertheless, Piper is obsessed with learning how to fly. She decides to teach herself. Unfortunately, it is not long before Piper’s ability is found out by the rest of the town. Piper soon finds herself in the middle of a publicity nightmare, and is contacted by Dr. Leticia Hellion to attend a school for kids with extraordinary abilities. Piper decides to attend the school, but the teaching methods might not be as noble as they appear.
Review
The Girl Who Could Fly is a likeable story with a simple plot line and wholesome morals. Victoria Forester’s writing is nostalgic, using a style of characterization which appears to have more of a retro feel to it. Piper represents a girl whose uplifting moral values is a stark difference to most of the characters is teen and tween literature today. She represents an optimistic personality who wants to see the good in everyone. This writing style might not appeal to all tween readers; however it represents great escapist fiction for tweens who desire a light and appealing story. Forester’s novel does a great job combining wholesome morals with a superhero twist.
Genre
Fantasy
Reading Level/Interest Level
The Girl Who Could Fly would most likely be read by younger tweens in grades 4th -6th.
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Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Author Blog/Webpage
http://www.victoriaforester.com/home.html
Personal thoughts
The book definitely reminds me of books and characters from the 1950s. The novel is a fun, easy reading novel.
Subjects/Themes
Forgiveness/Redemption
Family Relationships
Friendship
Believing in Yourself
Awards
Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
Booklist Editors' Choice
Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award Master List
Indiana Young Hoosier Award Master List
Utah Beehive Book Award Master List
Series information
No known sequels.
Character names/descriptions
Piper McCloud: The protagonist who can fly. She likes to see the best in everyone.
Dr. Leticia Hellion: The doctor who is in charge of the I.N.S.A.N.E. school.
Conrad Harrington III: His personal power is his keen intellect. He helps Piper realize the true meaning behind the school.
Annotation
Piper McCloud has just been accepted at a new school for children with special abilities. Piper has the power of flight, but not all want her to use her extraordinary talents.
Forester, V. (2010). The girl who could fly. New York: Square Fish.
328 pages
Plot
Piper McCloud is sort of an anomaly. Her parents, Ma and Pa McCould had Piper later in life. Living in Lowland County, the McClouds are a traditional family, however when Piper shows a preference for floating the McClouds decide to home school her. To further keep the town from gossiping, Ma McCloud asks Piper not to fly anymore. Nevertheless, Piper is obsessed with learning how to fly. She decides to teach herself. Unfortunately, it is not long before Piper’s ability is found out by the rest of the town. Piper soon finds herself in the middle of a publicity nightmare, and is contacted by Dr. Leticia Hellion to attend a school for kids with extraordinary abilities. Piper decides to attend the school, but the teaching methods might not be as noble as they appear.
Review
The Girl Who Could Fly is a likeable story with a simple plot line and wholesome morals. Victoria Forester’s writing is nostalgic, using a style of characterization which appears to have more of a retro feel to it. Piper represents a girl whose uplifting moral values is a stark difference to most of the characters is teen and tween literature today. She represents an optimistic personality who wants to see the good in everyone. This writing style might not appeal to all tween readers; however it represents great escapist fiction for tweens who desire a light and appealing story. Forester’s novel does a great job combining wholesome morals with a superhero twist.
Genre
Fantasy
Reading Level/Interest Level
The Girl Who Could Fly would most likely be read by younger tweens in grades 4th -6th.
Similar Content
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Author Blog/Webpage
http://www.victoriaforester.com/home.html
Personal thoughts
The book definitely reminds me of books and characters from the 1950s. The novel is a fun, easy reading novel.
Subjects/Themes
Forgiveness/Redemption
Family Relationships
Friendship
Believing in Yourself
Awards
Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
Booklist Editors' Choice
Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award Master List
Indiana Young Hoosier Award Master List
Utah Beehive Book Award Master List
Series information
No known sequels.
Character names/descriptions
Piper McCloud: The protagonist who can fly. She likes to see the best in everyone.
Dr. Leticia Hellion: The doctor who is in charge of the I.N.S.A.N.E. school.
Conrad Harrington III: His personal power is his keen intellect. He helps Piper realize the true meaning behind the school.
Annotation
Piper McCloud has just been accepted at a new school for children with special abilities. Piper has the power of flight, but not all want her to use her extraordinary talents.
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