boy has a bottle of ointment that causes him to sprout wings [s]

[Modiglian]

it was a book for children or pre-teens. the boy had a simple name. (Harry maybe.) he somehow obtained an oil or ointment in a little vial. when he rubbed it into his back, he sprouted wings and flew around for hours at a time. but the ointment wore off after a while. he was able to keep it secret all during summer vacation i think and by the time he had to go back to school, he was all out. but all the summer's flying put him in excellent condition for the upcoming year of school sports. the author was a woman and noted author of childrens books, may even have one or more awards. read sometime between 1976-78.

please help me with the title.

thank you.

[Rebecca]

Could be: Black and Blue Magic by Zilpha Keatley Snyder.



Description:
Twelve-year-old Harry Houdini Marco is awkward and clumsy, bearing little resemblance to his magician namesake, until he acquires the gift of flight.

From back cover:
"You must be very careful Harry!" The strange Mr. Mazzeeck warns before he leaves. "this magic oil is extremely powerful. And re,member: no one must ever find out!"

"Find out what?" Harry wonders now. Carefully he rubs the oil into his shoulders, and feels a strong tingling sensation. He rushes to the mirror and sees them-spreading out behind him, from his head to his ankles!
"Wings!" Harry gasps. As he fans them slowly, he feels himself lift off the ground.
"whoopee!" he shouts. "I can fly!"

[Modiglian]

THANK YOU! what am i supposed to do now re this post?

[Rebecca]

You're very welcome! I went ahead and marked it "solved" for you and shelved the book.

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[Modiglian]

you have been a great help rebecca. i'm looking for the book for a friend of mine's 10 year old daughter. trying to track down a bunch of the little people titles i read way back when.

thank you again.

[Trent]

ya i have this book and few others think was a series maybe