I, Fly

I, Fly
Author: Bridget Heos
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2015-05-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1627796134
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Fly is fed up with everyone studying butterflies. Flies are so much cooler! They flap their wings 200 times a second, compared to a butterfly's measly five to twelve times. Their babies-maggots-are much cuter than caterpillars (obviously). And when they eat solid food, they even throw up on it to turn it into a liquid. Who wouldn't want to study an insect like that? In an unforgettably fun, fact-filled presentation, this lovable (and highly partisan) narrator promotes his species to a sometimes engrossed, sometimes grossed-out, class of kids.

When We Fly

When We Fly
Author: Jess McGeachin
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2021-08-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593203585
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*"A gentle, effective presentation of grieving and moving on." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A beautiful father-daughter story celebrating love, loss, and healing, and one bird's broken wing that may prove impossible to fix. Lucy has always been good at fixing things--the wonky mailbox, broken watches, even Dad's old binoculars. And Lucy is happy to help her dad; they share a special bond. It's just the two of them, after all. So when Lucy finds a tiny bird with a broken wing, she's sure she can fix him too--but not everything that's broken can be fixed. A tender and loving story about loss, healing, and the special connection between fathers and daughters. Praise for When We Fly: "The core of author-illustrator McGeachin’s poignant, fantastical tale is grounded in sobering reality, as Lucy’s father helps her come to terms with the knowledge that not everything is fixable, but he also teaches her that moving forward is possible with the support of loved ones."--Publishers Weekly

I Fly

I Fly
Author: Anne Rockwell
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Airplanes
ISBN: 9780517885697
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Just in time for summer vacation, here is Anne Rockwell's reassuring account of the experience of air travel from a child's perspective. "Readers are given a detailed account of what to expect, from the sound of the seat belt sign to the jet engines growing quiet as the plane lands".--"School Library Journal".

This Is How We Fly

This Is How We Fly
Author: Anna Meriano
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2020-12-15
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0593116887
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*"Truly enchanting."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A loose retelling of Cinderella, about a high-school graduate who--after getting grounded for the whole summer--joins a local Quidditch league and finds her footing, perfect for fans of Dumplin', Fangirl, and everyone who's read and adored Harry Potter. 17-year-old vegan feminist Ellen Lopez-Rourke has one muggy Houston summer left before college. She plans to spend every last moment with her two best friends before they go off to the opposite ends of Texas for school. But when Ellen is grounded for the entire summer by her (sometimes) evil stepmother, all her plans are thrown out the window. Determined to do something with her time, Ellen (with the help of BFF Melissa) convinces her parents to let her join the local muggle Quidditch team. An all-gender, full-contact game, Quidditch isn't quite what Ellen expects. There's no flying, no magic, just a bunch of scrappy players holding PVC pipe between their legs and throwing dodgeballs. Suddenly Ellen is thrown into the very different world of sports: her life is all practices, training, and running with a group of Harry Potter fans. Even as Melissa pulls away to pursue new relationships and their other BFF Xiumiao seems more interested in moving on from high school (and from Ellen), Ellen is steadily finding a place among her teammates. Maybe Quidditch is where she belongs. But with her home life and friend troubles quickly spinning out of control--Ellen must fight for the future that she wants, now she's playing for keeps. Filled with heart and humor, Anna Meriano's YA debut is perfect for fans of Dumplin' and Hot Dog Girl. Praise for This is How We Fly: *"Readers will find much to appreciate about Ellen's fresh, relatable journey to define herself on her own terms." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A timely coming-of-age story with a unique Quidditch twist."--School Library Journal "Anna Meriano's This is How We Fly is a delightful treat of a book that will make you want to grab your broom and go! A story of a young woman at a crossroads summer, this tale tackles the growing pains of late adolescence - family struggles, changing friendships, new crushes - with so much grace and heart. See you on the pitch!" - Jennifer Mathieu, author of The Liars of Mariposa Island and Moxie "This is How We Fly breathes new life into a sport and retelling we think we know and lets them bake beneath the Texas sun. Anna Meriano has written one of the most authentic teen voice I've read in years."--Nina Moreno, author of Don't Date Rosa Santos "This is How We Fly is, at its heart, about fierce friendships, flirty beaters, and firsts. Anna Meriano takes the magical fairytale of Cinderella and gives it a bookish twist. Ellen is an existential crisis on a broom and I love her." - Ashley Poston, National Bestselling Author of Geekerella "Meriano adeptly weaves questions of identity, friendship and family into this delightful summer tale about the thrilling world of club Quidditch. At times both hilarious and heartbreaking, this incredible story is sure to leave you flying high."--Jennifer Dugan, author of Hot Dog Girl and Verona Comics

...And I Fly!

...And I Fly!
Author: Charlene A. Harden
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2010-11-22
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1453542825
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I was a little girl that grew up with no brothers or sisters. We lived in a big white house with my Mom, Dad, grandmother, whom I called Nana, my grandfather, Daddy Oliver and, at times, my greatgrand parents, Mama and Papa Fanning. Although they were all warm and loving . . . I HAD TO HAVE AN IMAGINATION! . . . so, IMAGINE I did! My mind took me to hill and dale, town and country and I created many unique characters who became my friends. It was one great adventure, but as goes all things . . . I had to grow up and move on. First, there was elementary school #29, then Shortridge High School and Ball State University. Then, came marriage, motherhood and my boys Jay and Andre, what a joy. My life was then changed forever, especially with the arrival of my grandchildren (were skipping ahead a little). Here they were, a whole new set of little people . . . new, clean spirits, just waiting to be fed. All in all, my life was fairly unremarkable, even predictable. The good news is that my life was marked by many REMARKABLE RELATIONSHIPS. I became the chronicler of these individuals and the events surrounding each of their lives. I never met a soul that didnt add to my life, whether I gleaned a positive or a negative message. Each lesson was so valuable, so precious, like a jewel placed before me to contemplate, formulate and then to bring life to the listener. So regardless of my place in life, my school, my job, my church, my community . . . my primary concern is the enrichment of anyone who is searching for light. So many searching souls feel that they are all alone in the daily struggle but, let me tell you, we all have fears and uncertainties. In sharing, we find that many have the same experiences, but the good news is that there are a variety of solutions. Here I collected each precious nugget of insight and truth and now it belongs to you. For me, it became my mission in life to observe and process what is perfect, what is imperfect, what is real, and what is illusion . . . WHAT IS YOUR CHOICE? I have become a seeker, growing into a seer. I am Gods child and I joy in doing what my Father sent me here to do.

Why We Fly

Why We Fly
Author: Kimberly Jones
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1492678937
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Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable book in the Young Adult category From the New York Times bestselling authors of I'm Not Dying with You Tonight comes a story about friendship, privilege, sports, and protest. With a rocky start to senior year, cheerleaders and lifelong best friends Eleanor and Chanel have a lot on their minds. Eleanor is still in physical therapy months after a serious concussion from a failed cheer stunt. Chanel starts making questionable decisions to deal with the mounting pressure of college applications. But they have each other's backs—just as always, until Eleanor's new relationship with star quarterback Three starts a rift between them. Then, the cheer squad decides to take a knee at the season's first football game, and what seemed like a positive show of solidarity suddenly shines a national spotlight on the team—and becomes the reason for a larger fallout between the girls. As Eleanor and Chanel grapple with the weight of the consequences as well as their own problems, can the girls rely on the friendship they've always shared? Praise for I'm Not Dying with You Tonight: A Barnes & Noble Book Club Pick "Compelling and powerful"—Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give "A vital addition to the YA race relations canon."—Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin "Important reading for both teenagers and adults."—Hello Giggles "Not to be missed."—Paste Magazine

Alone I Fly

Alone I Fly
Author: Bill Bailey
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2010-03-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 1844685829
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The riveting firsthand account of an RAF pilot’s adventures in World War II—from life-and-death situations to unusual posts that test his usual good humor. After several years at sea, Sgt Bill Bailey arrived in Cairo in 1942 as a new recruit to the RAF, hoping to fulfill his ambition to fly bombers. Within hours of his arrival he is sent on his first bombing mission as second pilot in a 104 Squadron Wellington. Hit by enemy gunfire, his aircraft suffered continual loss of altitude until hitting a rock outcrop and disintegrating. Bailey came to lying alone on a precipitous ledge and soon realized that he was the sole survivor. To stay alive in temperatures of over 100 degrees, he trudged over seemingly endless dunes at dusk and dawn, his energy gradually fading. Though he ultimately found shelter in an abandoned German reconnaissance truck, he gradually resigned himself to death. But with a last desperate inspiration Bailey realized that it might be possible to attract attention by heliograph. He found enough equipment in the truck and rigged a mast with the mirror at the top and commenced signaling, eventually being rescued by a Long Range Desert Patrol. After recuperation, Bailey rejoined his squadron and was given a new crew with whom he completed his tour. He was then sent to Malta where much to his amazement he was made ground controller of a satellite fighter airfield. This is Bailey’s uniquely harrowing and humorous account of situations beyond his control—both in and out of the cockpit—during the Second World War.

When Can I Fly?

When Can I Fly?
Author: Michael Belfer
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781735998503
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A sordid memoir from Michael Belfer covering his years in bands around the San Francisco area from the mid 1970s up to the 90s, featuring stories and ephemera from The Sleepers, Tuxedomoon, and many other bands of the era.

I Kick and I Fly

I Kick and I Fly
Author: Ruchira Gupta
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2023-04-18
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1338825100
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"Any work from Ruchira Gupta is sure to further the cause of liberating women, especially, and in this novel, girls. It takes a strong belief in us, and especially in our young ones, to persevere as she does in both art and politics." -- Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple A propulsive social justice adventure by renowned activist and award-winning documentarian Ruchira Gupta, I Kick and I Fly is an inspiring, hopeful story of triumph about a girl in Bihar, India, who escapes being sold into the sex trade when a local hostel owner helps her to understand the value of her body through kung fu. On the outskirts of the Red Light District in Bihar, India, fourteen-year-old Heera is living on borrowed time until her father sells her into the sex trade to help feed their family and repay his loans. It is, as she's been told, the fate of the women in her community to end up here. But watching her cousin, Meera Di, live this life day in and day out is hard enough. To live it feels like the worst fate imaginable. And after a run-in with a bully leads to her expulsion from school, it feels closer than ever. But when a local hostel owner shows up at Heera's home with the money to repay her family's debt, Heera begins to learn that fate can change. Destiny can be disrupted. Heroics can be contagious. It's at the local hostel for at risk girls that Heera is given a transformative opportunity: learning kung fu with the other girls. Through the practice of martial arts, she starts to understand that her body isn't a an object to be commodified and preyed upon, but a vessel through which she can protect herself and those around her. And when Heera discovers the whereabouts of her missing friend, Rosy, through a kung fu pen pal in the US, she makes the decision to embark on a daring rescue mission to New York in an attempt to save her. A triumphant, shocking story inspired by Ruchira Gupta's experience making the Emmy-award winning documentary, The Selling of Innocents, this is an unforgettable story of overcoming adversity by a life-long activist who has dedicated her life to creating a world where no child is bought or sold.

Hawk I Fly High

Hawk I Fly High
Author: Melvin O'dell Hawkins III
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2014-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1770974725
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This short read has a little of everything: inspiration, testimony, comedy, self-help, and mostly perspective. Being a work of fiction, this book allows readers and new readers to open their eyes to the differences outside their own social circle. "Hawk I Fly High" was written to bring something different to the public with the purpose of continuing the hard work of Martin Luther King Jr.; for us all to be one people.