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Fly Away Home
Contributor(s): Hermes, Patricia (Author), Rodat, Robert (Author), McKewin, Vince (Author)

ISBN: 1557044899 ISBN-13: 9781557044891
Publisher: William Morrow & Company

OUR PRICE: $10.44

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 2005
Annotation: Based on the acclaimed film, this inspirational family adventure follows 14-year-old Amy and her inventor father as they attempt to teach geese how to fly. Includes a 16-page section of production notes on the making of the film.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Birds
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Death, Grief, Bereavement

Dewey: FIC

LCCN: 2006543221

Age Level: 9-12

Grade Level: 4-7

Physical Information: 0.37" H x 5.97" W x 6.99" L (0.25 lbs) 160 pages

Themes:
- Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age
- Topical - Death/Dying

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Movie/TV Tie-In, Price on Product

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Publisher Description:

When Amy Alden discovers a nest of goose eggs and brings them home to hatch, the newborns imprint on her, following her everywhere, claiming her as their mother. As they grow, Amy and her dad, Thomas, realize they must take on the responsibility of teaching them to migrate for the winter. From Canada to North Carolina, father, daughter, and geese all learn to fly together.

The movie Fly Away Home, starring Academy Award(R)- winning actress Anna Paquin, Jeff Daniels, and Dana Delaney, was inspired by the life of Bill Lishman, the Canadian artist who really did teach geese to fly.

Contributor Bio(s): Hermes, Patricia: -

Patricia Hermes is the author of more than 20 novels for children and young adults. Among her many awards are the California Young Reader Medal, the Pine Tree Book Award, and the Hawaii Nene award. Her books have also been named IRA/CBC Children's Choices and Notable Children's Trade Books in the field of Social Studies. Her titles include Kevin Corbett Eats Flies; Heads, I Win; My Girl; and My Girl 2.

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