Headwinds: The Flying Burgowski Book Two

by Gretchen K. Wing

On idyllic Dalby Island in Washington State, Headwinds picks up the story of fourteen year-old Jocelyn Burgowski, an otherwise normal girl who just happens to be a Flyer. But now, someone wants to bring the Flyer down. Where The Flying Burgowski focused on Jocelyn’s discovery of her powers of flight, and her struggle to redeem her troubled mother, Headwinds sets Jocelyn on a darker course. In a race to discover her antagonist before she can be disempowered, Jocelyn must confront the questions all people face: Why is it so hard to be a good person? And how do you know when love is real?

288 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 4, 2014

About the author

Gretchen K. Wing always wished to fly unaided, but since the magic never visited her, she learned to fly on paper instead. After twenty years of teaching teenagers, she now devotes her time to writing and professional baking. She misses the kids, but grading essays…not so much. Gretchen received her B.A. in English from Harvard University in 1984, and her Master’s in North and South American History from the University of Washington in 1993. A native North Carolinian,Gretchen moved to Washington in 1990, where she taught high school English and history and raised two sons. She now lives with her husband on Lopez Island where, in between books, Gretchen bakes part-time at Holly B’s Bakery (“Holly’s Buns Are Best”), and enjoys running, biking, backpacking, reading, and performing with her occasional band, Chicken Biscuit.

Reviews

[Iris Graville · Rating 5 out of 5]

I became a fan of Jocelyn Burgowski in Book One of this trilogy, and I’m glad she’s back. Although I’ve never dreamed of flying unaided, I enjoyed following Jocelyn as she explored this skill. “Headwinds” had me on the edge of my chair as the characters wrestled with typical teen issues as well as big world concerns. Bound to generate thoughtful discussion about friendship and romance, social justice, blended families, and personal power.