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The Boy Who Could Fly
Joey has always been a special kid, but his brother, Mark, is worried that the people in their new town won’t understand his odd behavior
Mark has always known that his brother, Joey, was special. The problem is, Joey has always been a little too special for most people to understand. When the brothers move to rural upstate New York to live with their aunt and uncle, Mark is worried that Joey will have a hard time fitting into their new town—especially since Joey has a habit of speaking his thoughts inside people’s minds instead of out loud.
Mark believes that Joey can do anything he sets his mind to—if he wanted to, he could probably even fly. But when a local politician dares Joey to prove his talents, Mark worries that by accepting the challenge, Joey is keeping himself from ever being able to live a regular life again. And in a town like Westfield, not being normal can be dangerous.
Mark has always known that his brother, Joey, was special. The problem is, Joey has always been a little too special for most people to understand. When the brothers move to rural upstate New York to live with their aunt and uncle, Mark is worried that Joey will have a hard time fitting into their new town—especially since Joey has a habit of speaking his thoughts inside people’s minds instead of out loud.
Mark believes that Joey can do anything he sets his mind to—if he wanted to, he could probably even fly. But when a local politician dares Joey to prove his talents, Mark worries that by accepting the challenge, Joey is keeping himself from ever being able to live a regular life again. And in a town like Westfield, not being normal can be dangerous.
121 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1968
About the author
Robert Newman
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Mr. Newman, who was born in Manhattan, began his career as a writer for radio shows. In 1944, he was in charge of the radio portion of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's re-election campaign. He also wrote ''Search for Tomorrow'' and ''Peyton Place'' episodes for television.
From 1973 to 1988, he wrote books for young people, including ''The Case of the Baker Street Irregular,'' published by Atheneum in 1978, and many novels.
Mr. Newman, who was born in Manhattan, began his career as a writer for radio shows. In 1944, he was in charge of the radio portion of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's re-election campaign. He also wrote ''Search for Tomorrow'' and ''Peyton Place'' episodes for television.
From 1973 to 1988, he wrote books for young people, including ''The Case of the Baker Street Irregular,'' published by Atheneum in 1978, and many novels.
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September 1, 2024
It's a light read but interesting enough for you to keep flipping.
February 16, 2021
About special abilities
A short story written for teens and older, about a young boy with special abilities and hidden intelligence, and his older brother who understands him and has a unique relationship with him. Written about a simpler time in a small town where everyone knows everyone else. Also about love in a family and showing support, always being there for each other. An important lesson in today's world.
A short story written for teens and older, about a young boy with special abilities and hidden intelligence, and his older brother who understands him and has a unique relationship with him. Written about a simpler time in a small town where everyone knows everyone else. Also about love in a family and showing support, always being there for each other. An important lesson in today's world.
May 14, 2018
Tweet, tweet. Just kidding, he's not a bird. Marc and Joey are brothers who depend on each other because their parents have both died. But Joey is different, and Marc has to protect him. I liked Joey the best because he was a big genius.
I recommend this book to people who want to fly.
I recommend this book to people who want to fly.
August 12, 2018
This is a special book about a special boy. It is an interesting read which I had trouble putting down.
January 10, 2008
This is a currently out of print book that I found in my teenage archives. I remember it affecting me pretty deeply and want to rediscover it.
December 1, 2015
He couldn't fly.
October 18, 2017
Mark knows his six-year-old brother Joey is special. He can do things other people can't do. But can he fly? Can Mark find the answer and still protect Joey's unique individuality?
Very good book.
Very good book.
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