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Description
From basketball dreams and family fiascos to first crushes and new neighborhoods, this anthology written by award-winning middle-grade authors celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us.
Quick Summary
Flying Lessons & Other Stories gathers ten short tales from some of the best middle-grade writers, and each one hits a different note of growing up from a kid chasing a basketball dream to a girl navigating a new neighborhood after moving. The stories are punchy, often funny, but they also dip into the scary, the sad, and the sweet, so parents can expect a mix of laughs and a few moments that tug at the heartstrings. It's a great choice for readers who like to dip in and out, since the whole collection is under 40,000 words, and the reading level sits right around fifth-grade, making it perfect for kids in grades 4-8. Kids who love sports, family drama, or just want to see themselves in a story will find something that clicks, while reluctant readers often get pulled in by the short, fast-paced chapters. If you enjoy the mix-and-match vibe of short-story collections, this feels a lot like the quirky, heartfelt mosaics in "The Best of Times: Stories of Growing Up" but with a fresh, modern twist.