Jacob's Fantastic Flight
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2014

Jacob's Fantastic Flight

Written by Philip Waechter · Translated by Elisabeth Lauffer

A boy's flight leads to adventure and a daring rescue mission against a birdcatcher.

4.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.6/5 Goodreads · 137 ratings
32 pages· AD680L
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Jacob can fly, and when his family plans a seaside trip, he decides to soar there himself. Along the way, he encounters new friends and thrilling adventures. But when his bird companions face danger, Jacob must use his unique gift to outsmart a cunning birdcatcher and save the day. Will his courage and kindness be enough to triumph? Discover a tale of independence and friendship in 'Jacob’s Fantastic Flight,' where embracing differences becomes a powerful force for good.

From the publisher

Jacob has a special gift–he can fly!When his parents plan a trip to the sea, Jacob says he will fly there himself. Along the way, he meets new friends and has wonderful adventures. And when his bird friends need help, Jacob and the flock work together to rescue their friend and outsmart the nefarious birdcatcher. With gorgeous illustrations and a humorous, resonant story about independence, kindness, and embracing the unknown, Jacob’s Fantastic Flight shows what happens when a child uses their strengths and differences to help others in need. Printed on FSC-certified paper with vegetable-based inks.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD680L
Themes & topics
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Kind

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.4
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
October 13, 2020
First published
January 1, 2014
Publisher
Blue Dot Kids Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Illustration details
The illustrations in the book are hand-drawn using Japanese ink, crayons (oder colored pencils) and inkpen.
Identifiers
ISBN
9781733121262

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