The Boy Who Flew - Fleur Hitchcock
Set amongst the streets and rooftops of a bygone era, this book tells the story of Athan Wilde and his dream to fly. Along with his friend, Mr Chen, they invent strange and unusual things, including a flying machine; however, when Mr Chen is suddenly murdered, it is up to Athan to find and protect the blueprints for the machine and to try to fulfill his dreams alone. Will he be able to do that without putting his family in grave danger? Is he able to keep his flying machine to himself? What is the Colonel's role in all of this? Who will be the first to fly and win the competition?
K's opinion:
This is a story of family, friendship and loyalty; of perseverance, keeping your dreams alive and trusting your instincts.
With a host of quirky characters, from fiendish villains to unlikely heroes, this book has it all, including a plot of unexpected twists and turns that will enthrall readers.
O's opinion:
This book tells of friendship, kindness and, most importantly, not giving up. I found Athan to be all of those things. I loved how everyone helped him, even if they risked their lives for it. This shows the signs of true friendship and Fleur captures that perfectly. I found this to be action-packed and adventurous. WOW! What a book!
A pacy and gripping read, this is a book that will be a hit come March.
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