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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1991 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Fly Away Home
By Eve Bunting, Ronald Himler (Illustrator)
A homeless boy finds hope in an airport when a trapped bird gains freedom.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,850 ratings
32 pages· 1,046 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Living in an airport, a homeless boy and his father navigate life unnoticed, moving from terminal to terminal. Amidst their struggles, a trapped bird's escape offers a glimmer of hope. Will this newfound freedom inspire change in their lives? Discover how a simple act of liberation can transform despair into possibility.
From the publisher
A homeless boy who lives in an airport with his father, moving from terminal to terminal trying not to be noticed, is given hope when a trapped bird finally finds its freedom. “A first-rate picture book that deserves a place in all collections. Sure to spark discussion.” – School Library Journal, starred review
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,046
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 580L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.8
- F&P level
- ~O
Publication
- Published
- March 22, 1993
- First published
- January 1, 1991
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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