Description

She made her marks.
She whispered her words.
Then she said,
“Go on. Be happy. Up you go.”

When Nanty Solo comes to town, she says she can turn children into birds. The parents are skeptical, but the children want to fly. And before very long, everyone does. A celebratory, lyrical story that will make your heart and imagination soar. Written by internationally acclaimed author David Almond and brought to life in glorious uplifting paintings by award-winning illustrator Laura Carlin.

Publisher Review

Featured in the October Previews -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller * The gentle moral of this story is that it is never too late to search for the things that make you happy in life. Every page is filled with colorful, soft-focus sketches that perfectly compliment the text. * SLC Reviews * Carlin's mixed-media illustrations employ a childlike style that features simple shapes, indistinct borders, and effective use of color. [...] While the story details may disturb some, Almond's lyrical text and intriguing ideas offer much food for thought. * Booklist * With hints of Roald Dahl and P.L. Travers, Almond's brief, electrifying tale champions defying convention and embracing risk. * Publishers Weekly *