
No Flying in the House
Paperback – Illustrated, January 2, 1998
HarperCollins · Paperback · May 5, 2020
A funny and fantastical novel about a young girl who makes a life-changing discovery about who she really is.
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- Who it’s for
- A playful, fantastical read where fairy magic makes childhood feel gloriously strange.
- Themes
- Discovering who you are, Magic and identity, Friendship and difficult choices
- Genres
- Magic & Fantasy, Chapter Books, Fairy Tales & Folklore
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A funny and fantastical novel about a young girl who makes a life-changing discovery about who she really is. Perfect for fans of The Tail of Emily Windsnap—or anyone who has wondered if they might have some magic in them. Most little girls have parents to take care of them, but not Annabel Tippens. She has Gloria, a tiny white dog who talks and wears a gold collar. Annabel never thought it was strange that she had Gloria instead of real parents.
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Until one day a wicked, wicked cat named Belinda comes to tell her the truth—she's not just a little girl, she's half-fairy! And she can do lots of things that other kids can't do, such as kiss her own elbow and fly around the house. But being a fairy isn't all fun and games, and soon Annabel must make a choice. If she chooses to be a fairy, she'll have to say good-bye to Gloria forever. But how can she decide between her newly found magic and her dearest friend? There's a reason so many people have such fond memories of reading this timeless, sweet classic. Today's young middle graders continue to read the book with pleasure—they too will try kissing their elbows in order to fly!
Elbow-Kissing Magic
A playful, fantastical read where fairy magic makes childhood feel gloriously strange.
Come here for
- A talking tiny dog, elbow-kissing magic, and fairy-tale mischief
Expect
- A warm, playful reading experience with friendship at the heart of the magic
Where it sits
| Magic & Fantasy | 88% |
|---|---|
| Chapter Books | 35% |
| Fairy Tales & Folklore | 29% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Cat Stories
- Dog Stories
- The Classics
- Orphans & Foster Kids
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- Alternative Family Stories
- Funny Stories
- Magic & Fantasy
- Friendship
- Authors
- Betty Brock
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- May 5, 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Discovering who you are · Magic and identity · Friendship and difficult choices
- Reading lane
- Cat Stories