Flyaway: A Book Review

Summary:

If they saved the swan together, could she then save her friend?

In a heartbeat, in a wingbeat, it happens. Isla's father falls. They're racing across the fields, following the swans flying in to winter at the lake like they do every year, when something goes wrong. And before she can even catch her breath, they're in the back of an ambulance, she's holding his hand.

At the hospital, upset and scared, 13-year old Isla meets Harry. Unlike the boys at school, he doesn't laugh when she tells him about her love of birds. He listens. But what is he doing there?

As Isla struggles with her father's frailty and the new feelings she has for Harry, she's determined to help the only way she knows how. Outside the hospital windows, Isla watches a lone whooper swan struggling to fly. If only she could save the lost bird, would that somehow heal her dad, and cure Harry, and make everything good again?

My Thoughts:

I simply adored this book! The author tells such a great story and pulls you in from the beginning. She introduces you to sympathetic and hart-warming characters. And, let's be honest, Isla and Harry are so cute together! This book made me fall in love with swans all over again. And, even though the book is a bit depressing with Isla's dad and Harry in the hospital, there is a very happy ending. I can't wait to read Christopher's other book, Stolen!

Age Range: 11+

Rating: 5 stars!

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Sorry I'm posting this so late. I plain forgot! I'm having a very busy spring break and there is not enough time in the day to get what needs to be done done! :P