Fly Away Home
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1991 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

Fly Away Home

Written by Eve Bunting · Illustrated by Ronald Himler

A homeless boy finds hope in an airport when a trapped bird gains freedom.

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32 pages· 1,046 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 580L
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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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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395664155
LCCN
90042353
OCLC
22180131

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