The Wall and the Wing
by Laura Ruby
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recommends it for:
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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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 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 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 January, 2007
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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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This is sooooooooooooooooooooooooo amazing!
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