Wall and the Wing, The
by Laura Ruby
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ages 11+, ya's and adults with senses of humor
We picked this up as and audio from the library one time, and we are so glad we did. It was so cute!
"The Wall and the Wing," to begin with, is an interesting title, is it not? The whole story sort of reads like the title. Interesting bit here, you ponder on something there, but mostly it's all in good fun. The plot was lovely, the characters were absolutely brilliant, and the writing style was very, very funny. Laugh-out-loud funny.
It is a story of two orphans, a boy and a gir...more
"The Wall and the Wing," to begin with, is an interesting title, is it not? The whole story sort of reads like the title. Interesting bit here, you ponder on something there, but mostly it's all in good fun. The plot was lovely, the characters were absolutely brilliant, and the writing style was very, very funny. Laugh-out-loud funny.
It is a story of two orphans, a boy and a gir...more
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Read in November, 2007
Clever fantasy about a world where most people fly naturally, making those unforunate "leadfeet" a type of social outcast. Our heroine, however, gets a different gift -- invisibility -- and she uses it to break free of her orphanage routines. However, despite the basic traits it shares with many fantasies for younger children, the plotting and character development are much stronger than stuff I've read lately. And the writer doesn't waste time with a lot of expository writing, whic...more
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This is a wild, wacky book in which cats are riddles, mechanical monkeys steal peoples' memories, and all people can fly. Well, all but one... the Wall, an orphaned girl profoundly named "Gurl" who can turn invisible. The book is extremely abstract, with a great sense of humor. True, it is predictable, and characters can be annoying (like Bug), but overall I find it a fun, quick read. I know it sounds really weird by my brief description of it, but it somehow works out.
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Read in December, 2007
Three strikes against this book: (1) the gratuitous Use of Capital Letters; (2) the jarring mix of standard fantasy tropes and contemporary world elements; (3) the author's obvious high estimation of her own cleverness.
I think Ruby is reaching after a Harry Potter-ish whimsy, but she's failing rather spectacularly. Also, Connie Willis did the cat thing better in To Say Nothing of the Dog.
I think Ruby is reaching after a Harry Potter-ish whimsy, but she's failing rather spectacularly. Also, Connie Willis did the cat thing better in To Say Nothing of the Dog.
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Read in August, 2008
A surprisingly great book. This was just a random selection from a Cracker Barrel in order to kill time on a car ride. And the book ended up being not only worth it, but entertaining, well-written, and witty.
Though mainly a children's book, I would suggest it to adults with the preface that the book is geared toward kids but worth it nonetheless.
Though mainly a children's book, I would suggest it to adults with the preface that the book is geared toward kids but worth it nonetheless.
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Read in December, 2006
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Everyone who believes in unbelieveable things and respect the friendship
What u see in the cover i think its the new edition.
i bought this book in sydney, dymocs bookstore with pinop.
Wonderfull story, make u really in the story, and bright up ur wishes. after reading the first page, i just couldn't stop to end the book rite away.
Friendship is the moral of the story.
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Read in December, 2007
In a future New York where most people can fly and cats are a rarity, a nondescript resident of Hope House for the Homeless and Hopeless discovers that although she is shunned as a "leadfoot," she has the surprising ability to become invisible.
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Read in June, 2008
I enjoyed this book probably more than the second one which I happened to read first. It's a good story with good characters and the emotions felt by the characters are completely realistic.
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Read in September, 2008
The first in the series. A good book to get to know the characters. I accidentally read The Chaos King first, so this was a revisiting.
Interesting premise.
Interesting premise.
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A sixth grader recommended this book to me. It was imaginative and fun. This story is about finding out about who you are and what you want to be. Good read.
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Read in December, 2007
It was a really good book that showed at the end that enemies can become friends. I do't really know how to summerize the story without spoiling it though.
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Read in September, 2008
"In his book, wandering girls and wayward cats added up to a whole lot of unhappiness."
Oh, and now I trust toy monkeys even less than I did before.
Oh, and now I trust toy monkeys even less than I did before.
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One of the best fantasy books ever! A "leadfoot" orphan named Gurl learns she can turn invisable and her world is turned upside down.
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Read in January, 2007
recommended to Traci by:
Katie Jane
This is a book that I didn't want to put down. Well developed, interesting characters and the fast paced plot made this one great!
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Totally original family. Creative enough to capture the attention of Harry Potter fans looking for something new.
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Read in May, 2008
lonely orphans
fantastic abilities (invisibility, flying, etc.)
mysterious cats
criminals and gangsters
fantastic abilities (invisibility, flying, etc.)
mysterious cats
criminals and gangsters
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Read in October, 2008
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My friend.recommends it for: Fantasy lovers.
This book is about a girl named... well... Gurl. She lives at Hope House for the Helpless and the Hopeless Orphanage. She has no friends, and Digger is constantly picking on her. Everything stays the same, until one night, at the back of Luigi's, a cat decides to choose her as her owner. She has to keep the cat hidden from everyone else at Hope House. Also, everyone there can fly, except Gurl. She can turn invisible, though. A new boy comes to Hope House, named Bug. Together they sneak out from ...more
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This is a weird book and for some reason I can't remember the end. Read it Ithink
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Read in August, 2008
This is sooooooooooooooooooooooooo amazing!
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