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Title details for The Fledgling by Jane Langton - Available

The Fledgling

by Jane Langton
Mary Beth Hurt
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At last! I’m Flyyyyyyyyyyying!

It all started when Georgie discovered she could jump down twelve steps in two big, graceful bounds. Next, to her great delight, she found that jumping from the porch and floating as high as the rooftop was possible too. So when the mysterious Canada goose appeared at her window one night, it seemed only natural for Georgie to climb on his back and go off with him to learn to really fly. But no one wants Georgie flying–and one person, that horrible Ralph Preek, will stop at nothing to prevent Georgie’s lovely Goose Prince from coming.
“Langton’s superbly told story leaves an echo that is at once touching and challenging.”–ALA Booklist

  • Creators

  • Series

    Hall Family Chronicles

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    September 23, 2003

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780739367285
      • File size: 129908 KB
      • Duration: 04:30:38

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5
    • Lexile® Measure: 800
    • Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
    • Text Difficulty: 3-4

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Georgie can fly. Well, she thinks she can. She has, hasn't she? Georgie's desire to fly--to soar gracefully through the clouds--guides this warm and magical story of a young girl who finds her prince, her "Goose Prince," who helps her realize her deepest dream, in spite of her loving but realistic family, meddling neighbors, and boorish townspeople, who want to keep her grounded. Set in and around Walden Pond, and imbued with the gentle reflections of Henry David Thoreau, this story examines the relationships of people living in (and out) of harmony with nature, and the similar relationships found within and without the family. Mary Beth Hurt's narration of this overlooked 1981 Newbery Honor Book is flawless. She brings each character to distinct, vibrant life: from tremulous, eager and gentle Georgie to vociferous Madelyn Prawn; from thoughtful, compassionate Aunt Alex to emotional, caring, but self-centered Eleanor; from the self-serving, narrow-minded Ralph Preek, to the charming, gallant Goose Prince himself. Hurt's gentle, soothing voice moves the story calmly through the glorious flights, quickens and tightens as we move towards the inevitable climax, and fills us, in the end, with wonder and hope. A gem! W.L.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award. (c) AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5
  • Lexile® Measure:800
  • Interest Level:9-12(UG)
  • Text Difficulty:3-4

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