Flyaway - Softcover

Lucy Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190529476X ISBN 13: 9781905294763

Publisher: Chicken House, 2010

Synopsis

While visiting her father in hospital, 13 year-old Isla meets Harry, the first boy to understand her and her love of the outdoors. But Harry is ill, and as his health fails, Isla is determined to help him in the only way she knows how.

About this title

About the Author:

LUCY CHRISTOPHER'S novel STOLEN was named a Printz Honor Book by the ALA and received England's Branford Boase award and Australia's golden Inky for best debut. In a starred review, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY called it *"an emotionally raw thriller...a haunting account of captivity and the power of relationships."* She is also the author of FLYAWAY, a novel for younger readers. Lucy lives in Monmouth, Wales, where she is currently finishing her third book, THE KILLING WOODS, a psychological thriller for teens. Visit her website www.lucychristopher.com and follow her on Twitter @LucyCAuthor.

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From Flyaway

I can see a lake, surrounded by trees. My eyes scan the surface of the water, searching...

"Think there are any birds down there?" Harry says.

I cringe, wait for the teasing. But Harry keeps quiet, genuinely interested.

"Maybe," I say quietly. "It's a bit early for them yet."

I turn back to study the lake, and I see something. Just one. I can't work out whether it's a whooper or a mute. Its feathers look grayish and young. My breath catches in my throat as I think about that lone gray whooper flying away from the power cables that day...all on her own. Maybe it's her.

"What is it?" Harry asks.

"Just a swan."

About this edition

• Publisher: Chicken House
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 190529476X
• ISBN 13: 9781905294763
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336