The Boy Who Could Fly Without a Motor

Written by Theodore Taylor

A lonely boy learns to fly, but his dreams lead to unexpected trouble.

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153 pages· 15,942 words· Est. 2 hour read· 850L

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Bookroo's summary

In 1935, young Jon Jeffers feels trapped on a desolate island with his lighthouse-keeper father. Longing for adventure, his life changes when a ghostly magician offers to teach him to fly. Initially, Jon's newfound ability seems like a dream come true, but soon he discovers that flying brings unforeseen challenges. As Jon navigates the skies, he must confront the consequences of his wish and the trouble it brings. Will Jon find the adventure he craves, or will his dreams become a nightmare? Dive into this whimsical tale of wishes and unexpected twists.

From the publisher

Jon Jeffers is the loneliest nine-year-old on earth. It’s 1935, and he’s stuck on a tiny rocky island off the coast of San Francisco with his mother and his lighthouse-keeper father. Jon longs for something more. If only he had a way to escape this forsaken pile of rocks, he could have some real adventures.Then one morning the irritable ghost of an ancient magician appears on the beach and offers–amazingly–to teach Jon to fly. Jon agrees, and at first flying seems to be the answer to his wildest dreams. But then he flies into some serious trouble. . . .From the acclaimed author of The Cay, here is a sweet, funny, and outrageous tale of a boy who gets his dearest wish–and then wishes he hadn’t.

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