Fly Hughes Alison
Fly Hughes Alison A novel in free verse about a middle schooler who discovers he's not the only one grappling with the imperfections of the world. So when he fears that a school villain, Carter,…
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Fly Hughes Alison
A novel in free verse about a middle schooler who discovers he's not the only one grappling with the imperfections of the world. So when he fears that a school villain, Carter, poses a danger to his lady love, Daria, he knows rescuing her must be his quest. In this powerful novel in free verse, Felix Landon Yarrow (F.L.Y., or "Fly"), a fourteen-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, is captivated by the noble, chivalrous ideals of knighthood.
Alison Hughes has crafted a moving and unflinching story of courage, connection and self-discovery. Using his wits and his own unique powers, he constructs an elaborate plot meant to culminate with him on his wheeled "trusty steed" triumphantly conquering his enemy and saving his "damsel in distress." Alas, for this brave knight, as for most middle schoolers, plans often have a way of going awry. In the spare first-person narrative, Felix's witty, often