No Flying in the House

By Betty Brock, Wallace Tripp (Illustrator)

A girl discovers she's half-fairy and must choose between magic and her beloved talking dog.

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144 pages· 18,540 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Annabel Tippens, raised by a talking dog, learns she's half-fairy with magical abilities. Faced with the choice between embracing her newfound powers or staying with her loyal companion, Gloria, Annabel's world turns upside down. As she navigates this enchanting revelation, she must decide if the allure of magic is worth the sacrifice of her closest friendship. Will Annabel choose the wonders of flight and fairy life, or will she remain grounded by love and loyalty? This whimsical tale invites readers to explore the magic within and the bonds that define us.

From the publisher

Most little girls have parents to take care of them, but not Annabel Tippens. She has Gloria, a tiny white dog who talks and wears a gold collar. Annabel never thought it was strange that she had Gloria instead of real parents. Until one day a wicked, wicked cat named Belinda comes to tell her the truth – she’s not just a little girl, she’s a half-fairy!And she can do lots of things that other kids can’t do, such as kiss her own elbow and fly around the house. But being a fairy isn’t all fun and games, and soon Annabel must make a choice. If she chooses to be a fairy, she’ll have to say good-bye to Gloria forever. How can she decide between her newly found magic and her dearest friend?

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Format
Pages: 144
Words: 18,540
Reading age: 7–9
Audience: Juvenile Reader
Lexile: 710L

Themes & topics

Books about friendship Books about dogs Books about family Books about fairies Books about magical creatures

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Annabel has to make a decision between losing a friend or losing magic. Why does she make the decision she makes?

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