by Cory Leonardo (Author)
"Delightfully quirky." --Kirkus Reviews
Perfect for fans of The One and Only Ivan, this irresistible debut novel combines plucky humor and a whole lot of heart in a story about 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.
Number of Pages: 384
Dimensions: 1.5 x 8.5 x 5.7 IN
Publication Date: February 12, 2019
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Simple Art of Flying
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.6
Point Value: 8
