The Boy Who Could Fly

Magical Children

by Sally Gardner

Thomas's ability to fly brings heartbreak and happiness

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Fantasy

Paperback

First published January 28, 2001

About the author

AKA Wray Delaney

Sally Gardner grew up and still lives in London. Being dyslexic, she did not learn to read or write until she was fourteen and had been thrown out of several schools, labeled unteachable, and sent to a school for maladjusted children. Despite this, she gained a degree with highest honors at a leading London art college, followed by a scholarship to a theater school, and then went on to become a very successful costume designer, working on some notable productions.

After the births of twin daughters and a son, she started first to illustrate and then to write picture books and chapter books, usually with fairytale- or otherwise magical subject matter. She has been called 'an idiosyncratic genius' by London’s Sunday Times.

Reviews

[Irina (Lohe Loeb) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Väga tore raamat. Vahel on hea ka lasteraamatuid lugeda :)

[Eloisa Cornelio · Rating 3 out of 5]

This brings me very good memories. I was just 7 or 8 years old when I read this. I think I was the only one who read the books in our 'classroom library' but gosh I enjoyed it a lot while my pals where just screaming or doing I-don't-know-what.
If you have kids they should read this very pretty book (:

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

So the whole respectable family needing to be respectable, etc thing made me think of Hobbits, so I basically pictured the family as Hobbits and the Fat Fairy as Gandalf, and it became the most enjoyable experience I've had in awhile.

[Ging · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a delightful magical little book! A story about a boy asking for a wish from a silly-looking fairy has somehow turned into a reflection of the costs of adulthood and responsibilities with the most gentle reminder to indulge in the joy life has to offer. The book kids and even more so adults should pick up when life gets too loud.

[Stamp.Warinthon · Rating 5 out of 5]

เป็นเรื่องราวของเด็กคนนึงที่ขอพรจากนางฟ้าให้ตัวเองบินได้จนเกิดปัญหาตามมาโดยแฝงสัญลักษณ์ต่างๆ ในการมองโลกของผู้ใหญ่และการสูญเสียความฝันผ่านเรื่องแฟนตาซีแบบเด็กๆ

เหมาะทั้งเด็กและผู้ใหญ่โดยเฉพาะพ่อแม่ที่มีลูกได้อ่านเพื่อสำรวจและทบทวนตัวเอง

[Pooja · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book made me cry a little..because it mixes in the very real world of adults seen through the eyes of a young child. Also, about saving a family's relationship.

[Jessi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Historia un poco corta, te deja a desear

[Gabby · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is very creative and transports me to a world of imagination. I think that would be my wish too!

[María Parra Sánchez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Otra lectura indispensable de una autora genial, perfecta para peques soñadores, mayores que siguen soñando con volar y especialmente para aquellos que con los años han olvidado mirar al cielo. Un librito dulce, divertido al tiempo que conmovedor. Con grandes mensajes entre sus amenas páginas y algunas frases dignas de recordar.
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[Gebanuzo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quiero robarle al pequeño que podía volar, para poder llegar a aquel lugar

[Michelle Gragg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story about family connections and the magic of childhood. Best for probably 5-8 year olds

[Joel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hermoso.

Lo Mejor: Creo que es un libro con una interesante enseñanza que nos hace pensar un poco sobre las cosas valiosas que perdemos al crecer.

Lo Peor: Nada realmente.