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I adored this book when I was in the fourth grade. About children who learn to fly, for real. It made such an impression on me that for a few years I had lots of dreams where I could fly, which were always great fun. I reread it several times in elementary school, borrowing it from the school library, and as a young adult bought a copy for myself which I still have, but I haven't read it for many years. This is well written and does not talk down to kids as I remember, despite it being a fantasy
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This book perfectly catches my dreams of flying - the freedom, the joy, but also the encroaching sadness, knowing that when I wake up it will all be gone. Beautiful, lyrical writing.
Farmer pairs this with an unsentimental view of childhood that reminds me, of all things, of Lord of the Flies. The children of the village are constantly negotiating status and relationships, and Charlotte, our point of view character, is acutely aware of all the insecurities and jealousies that go along with that.
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Farmer pairs this with an unsentimental view of childhood that reminds me, of all things, of Lord of the Flies. The children of the village are constantly negotiating status and relationships, and Charlotte, our point of view character, is acutely aware of all the insecurities and jealousies that go along with that.
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Dec 11, 2011
Rachel
marked it as to-read
May 03, 2020
Lindsay
marked it as to-read
