"The Girl Who Could Fly" by Victoria Forester
Piper McCloud comes from a household that does what they do because doing otherwise would break tradition—they don't handle change well. When her conservative parents realize that Piper has the ability to fly, they forbid her to do it since it's just not their way of living. It's not quite so easy for Piper to give up flying, however. Once her "gift" goes public, news crews from around the world camp out in her family's fields in the Low Country. When a government agency comes to take Piper away, saying that they help all sorts of children with exceptional gifts, Piper does not realize that she will be attending a place that has harsher punishments than her parents could ever enforce—and she still isn't allowed to fly. It is in this underground clinic that Piper determines to find the truth, while helping the others, and herself, escape the evils that entrap them. This novel is an unforgettable story that will challenge many adolescents in their quest to decide between right and wrong, good and evil. The bravery and courage of Piper McCloud will give confidence to anyone, no matter how extraordinary or ordinary their gifts may be.
This book has a horrible cover but inside is a great story. I loved the book and even though it is a children's book it has a great story about being true to your gifts and celebrating what is unique about all of us. Be aware that while the main characters in the story are children there are some scary instances. I read the book because we had a question as to whether the book should stay in the children's collection or be moved to the Young Adult area. After a group of us read the book we decided that the situations in the story did not warrant being moved. Piper is a courageous heroine that really shows some spunk and determination in living her life the way she wants and being a true friend.
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