Title: The Simple Art of Flying
Author: Cory Leonardo
Series: Stand Alone
Published By: Aladdin (February 12, 2019)
Genre: Middle Grade
Book Description:
Quirky characters, plucky humor, and a heartwarming message come together in this big-hearted debut novel about friendship and the true meaning of family.
Sometimes flying means keeping your feet on the ground…
Born in a dismal room in a pet store, Alastair the African grey parrot dreams of escape to bluer skies. He’d like nothing more than to fly away to a palm tree with his beloved sister, Aggie. But when Aggie is purchased by twelve-year-old Fritz, and Alastair is adopted by elderly dance-enthusiast and pie-baker Albertina Plopky, the future looks ready to crash-land.
In-between anxiously plucking his feathers, eating a few books, and finding his own poetic voice, Alastair plots his way to a family reunion. But soon he’s forced to choose between the life he’s always dreamed of and admitting the truth: that sometimes, the bravest adventure is in letting go.
About the Author:
Cory Leonardo grew up believing she’d replace Vanna White on Wheel of Fortune, but when that didn’t pan out, she decided she’d turn letters and phrases in a different way (but minus the glittery dresses, sadly). A born and bred upstate New Yorker, she currently lives in the Syracuse area with her husband and three plucky children.
I'm very excited to offer one US resident a finished copy of The Simple Art of Flying. This looks like such a cute and fun read and I can't wait to read it!
It's a really cute cover
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DeleteThe cover is adorable, and this sounds like a fun story. I am looking forward to reading MG with the Royals.
ReplyDeleteIt really is the best reading with little ones. ;)
Deletewhat a cool looking book thanks Kindlemom. It's going to be donated to my library if I win :)
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great idea Debbie, I love it!
DeleteThis sounds so cute! A book from the point of view of the parrot sounds really fun.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it sound fun and different?
DeleteAwww, poor Alastair. Something about critters gets to me every time.
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
I'm sure there is a happy ending at the end. ;)
DeleteSounds like a cute story.
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
I agree, it really does. :D
DeleteThis sounds like a great story. I really like the unique cover illustration. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
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DeleteAwww I'm definitely feeling this different take that this book gives us, also this cover is super cute! Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteIt really does look super cute.
DeleteThis cover is adorable. I hope the story is cute too.
ReplyDeleteI do as well.
DeleteSounds like a cute one :)
ReplyDeleteAgreed!
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