Piper McCloud is the daughter of Betty and Joe McCloud, quiet farmers whose families have lived and worked in the same farming community for centuries. When Betty realizes her daughter has the ability to fly, she secludes the girl on the farm for her own safety. But word gets out and soon the farmer is deluged by reporters. The government arrives in the form of the beautiful Dr. Hellion, head of an institute devoted to children with unusual talents. When Piper finds out there are others like herself, she can't wait to get to her new school to finally make friends and gladly hops into the waiting helicopter. Once there, she meets her schoolmates and is amazed at their abilities. A bullying genius, twins who can control the weather, the world's fastest runner, a girl who can shrink herself to a minuscule size and others are all in her classroom. Good-hearted Piper finds her place and is amazed at how relaxed she feels. Once she finds out that she is being doped to forget her powers, however, Piper realizes they must all leave the institute before they are permanently changed. But with 8 levels of security guards and the evil Dr. Hellion, how will they ever succeed? Victoria Forester, author of The Girl Who Could Fly, has created a unique book that will keep you on the end of your seat. Fourth through sixth graders will love this marvelous story of chutzpah!
Friday, September 5, 2008
The Girl Who Could Fly
Piper McCloud is the daughter of Betty and Joe McCloud, quiet farmers whose families have lived and worked in the same farming community for centuries. When Betty realizes her daughter has the ability to fly, she secludes the girl on the farm for her own safety. But word gets out and soon the farmer is deluged by reporters. The government arrives in the form of the beautiful Dr. Hellion, head of an institute devoted to children with unusual talents. When Piper finds out there are others like herself, she can't wait to get to her new school to finally make friends and gladly hops into the waiting helicopter. Once there, she meets her schoolmates and is amazed at their abilities. A bullying genius, twins who can control the weather, the world's fastest runner, a girl who can shrink herself to a minuscule size and others are all in her classroom. Good-hearted Piper finds her place and is amazed at how relaxed she feels. Once she finds out that she is being doped to forget her powers, however, Piper realizes they must all leave the institute before they are permanently changed. But with 8 levels of security guards and the evil Dr. Hellion, how will they ever succeed? Victoria Forester, author of The Girl Who Could Fly, has created a unique book that will keep you on the end of your seat. Fourth through sixth graders will love this marvelous story of chutzpah!
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