MMGM (11/6/2017): Fly Away by Patricia MacLachlan

As you may have noticed, I have taken an unusual amount of breaks from blogging recently. I decided that, this week, I needed to post a review. However, this week, I (of course) got sick, so I apologize in advance if this review is a mess! Before my recommendation (which is for Fly Away by Patricia MacLachlan, author of the famous novel Sarah, Plain and Tall), however, I would like to remind my readers that my giveaway of two signed copies of The Castle in the Mist by Amy Ephron closes this Tuesday, so be sure to enter here if you haven't already.




Here's the publisher's description:

From the Newbery Award–winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall comes a story about one brave girl who saves her family from losing everything. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly calls this lyrical tale “melodic, poetic, and enchanting.”

Everyone in Lucy’s family sings. Opera. Rap. Lullabies. Everyone, except Lucy. Lucy can’t sing; her voice won’t come out.

Just like singing, helping Aunt Frankie prepare for flooding season is a family tradition—even if Frankie doesn’t want the help. And this year, when the flood arrives and danger finds its way into the heart of Lucy’s family, Lucy will need to find her voice to save her brother.

Fly Away is a short book with large font (aimed at younger readers), but it still packs in much meaning and emotion. Every character is distinct and rich, from Lucy, who is upset that she is a bad singer and wants to write poems, and Gracie and Teddy, Lucy's younger siblings with their own personalities and development, to the adults in the story, such as the siblings' Aunt Frankie. The setting of Aunt Frankie's house is vivid and well-described, and, although Fly Away may seem simple at first, every moment is touching and vital to the story. From moments where we learn more about a character or how s/he has changed to simple events of everyday life, every part of this book is incredible. Although my mind refuses to think of anything more to say, Fly Away is an amazing book that everyone will come out of with hope and positive thoughts.

Comments

  1. Sounds like a really uplifting story, something adults need too. I love that Lucy likes to write poems, which is a talent only she has.

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  2. What a great idea for a story. The characters and the large font will appeal to new MG readers. Thanks for featuring.

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  3. It was nice to read your review. I read Fly Away when it first came out and had forgotten some of the story. It is perfect for younger readers. My Granddaughter loved the book.

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  4. It sounds lovely! Going to look for this one.

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  5. I like the sound of this book. It seems like one I should pick up.

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