I was waiting for some of the others to finish this one up before I sat down to review it.  I’m not sure how to approach this review because I really liked this book, but had a really hard time becoming immersed in it.  I finally realized why when I checked out the authors bio and found out she’s a screenwriter.  This book is totally missing the descriptive elements that I need, to have the characters and scenes in my head.  I hope that makes sense.  It almost reads like a play.  I don’t want to put you off of this since it’s a beautiful story, and I shed tears both times I read it.  I fell completely in love with the main character Piper.  From birth she’s had the ability to fly, much to the chagrin of her parents and townsfolk’s who’ll do anything to keep her on the ground.  Her defiance to this attitude lands her in a school for children of special abilities.  This is the only time the book falls a little short for me.  I really wish Forester had devoted a few more pages to the other children.  Their abilities are quickly summarized, and for me quickly forgotten, and then when they come into play later in the book I had to keep flipping back to see who was who.  I can look past this though for a character like Piper, who’s determination and loyalty to her friends wins the day.

A great read for all ages, especially anyone who’s ever felt like they just don’t fit in.

The Girl Who Could Fly is written by Victoria Forester