The Simple Art of Flying

Written by Cory Leonardo

A parrot's quest for freedom leads to unexpected choices and truths.

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256 pages· 53,040 words· Est. 7.5 hour read· 680L

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Alastair, an African grey parrot, dreams of flying away with his sister, Aggie. But when she's bought by a boy and he's adopted by an elderly woman, his plans falter. As he navigates his new life, Alastair must decide between chasing his dreams and embracing a new kind of adventure. Will he find the courage to let go and discover what family truly means?

From the publisher

Quirky characters, plucky humor, and a heartwarming message come together in this big-hearted debut novel about friendship and the true meaning of family.

Sometimes flying means keeping your feet on the ground…

Born in a dismal room in a pet store, Alastair the African grey parrot dreams of escape to bluer skies. He’d like nothing more than to fly away to a palm tree with his beloved sister, Aggie. But when Aggie is purchased by twelve-year-old Fritz, and Alastair is adopted by elderly dance-enthusiast and pie-baker Albertina Plopky, the future looks ready to crash-land.

In-between anxiously plucking his feathers, eating a few books, and finding his own poetic voice, Alastair plots his way to a family reunion. But soon he’s forced to choose between the life he’s always dreamed of and admitting the truth: that sometimes, the bravest adventure is in letting go.

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