Max and Marla Are Flying Together

Written and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

A kite, a friend, and the courage to face fears together.

3.8 Goodreads · 134 ratings

32 pages· ~490L

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Bookroo's summary

Max loves flying kites, but Marla hesitates, hiding in autumn leaves. As the wind stirs, she must find the courage to join Max. Can friendship help her soar above her fears? Discover how facing challenges together can lead to unexpected adventures in this heartwarming tale of bravery and camaraderie.

From the publisher

From the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of She Persisted comes a book about friendship, flying, and facing your fears together.

Max and Marla do everything together. So when Max makes a kite and wants to go fly it, he can’t understand why Marla doesn’t want to join! And when an autumn wind makes a mess in their yard, Marla finds a perfect pile of leaves to hide away in. Little does she know that she can’t avoid the kite forever! All she needs is the courage to believe in herself.

In this heartwarming tale of flying and fun, Max and Marla learn that the best way to face your fears is to have a best friend at your side.

Praise for Max and Marla Are Flying Together

“An uplifting tale about overcoming fear.” –Kirkus Reviews

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