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The Fledgling [Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Jane Langton (Author), Mary Beth Hurt (Narrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Book Description

Publication Date: Dec 2000
Read by Mary Beth Hurt
Approx. 4.5 hours 3 cassettes

A Newbery Honor Book
An ALA Notable Book
A Children's Editors' Choice

It all started when Georgie, hardly more than a wisp of thistledown, discovered she could jump down twelve steps in two big graceful bounds. Next, to her great delight, she learned that jumping from the porch and floating as high as the rooftop was possible too. So when the mysterious Canada goose came to her window one night it seemed only natural to climb onto his back and go off with him to learn how to really fly.

Jane Langton spins a marvelous fantasy that wild delight all who dream that someday, somehow, we will magically find ourselves aloft and suddenly able to fly!

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  • Audio Cassette
  • Publisher: Listening Library; Unabridged edition (Dec 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0807261742
  • ISBN-13: 978-0807261743
  • Product Dimensions: 18 x 11.3 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,503,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery 5 May 1999
By A Customer
Format:Library Binding
Georgie is full of mystery and when she meets her precious goose prince it was only natural for her to fly with him. I'm actually more of a soap opera fan, but this book was outstanding. I love books that I can't put down!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story of a girl's magical childhood 11 Mar 1999
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Format:Paperback
I read this book 8 or 10 years ago, when I was a young girl. It wonderfully captures the feelings of a chld who yearns for things that adult sensibilty considers impossible. I remember playing w/ Maple seed helicopters because of it, but I think anyone will be able to relate to her desire to fly, and for companionship in her lonely life. At the time, I didn't notice that it was well-written, but looking back, the images seem vivid. I remember crying at the end. Readers who like stories of children who befriend and fly w/ wild geese may also enjoy The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Selma Lagerlof, which also has a strong emphasis on nature.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Fledgling is a wonderful novel for all ages 9 Dec 1998
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Format:Paperback
The Fledgling is a great book about a girl named Georgie who thinks she can fly. One day, a Canadian Goose goes to her house and Georgie climbs on its back and flies away! The only problem is that many people don't want her flying and they will do anything to stop her. To find out if she stops flying, read The Fledgling by Jane Langton.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An emotional book..... 11 Oct 1998
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I loved this book! If you love birds you will love the Fledgling. The book is about Georgie, a girl who doesn't have any friends except her doll. One day a beautiful Canadian goose shows up on her window. The Goose Prince says that Georgie can fly and she really can! Some people in her town will do anything to stop her from flying. Will they succeed?
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5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books around 7 July 1998
By A Customer
Format:Library Binding
This is a beautiful and touching story, that should be read and loved by everyone. Georgie is a young girl living at a college near Walden pond. She is convinced she can learn to fly, and when she meets and befriends a goose, he teaches her. The understanding between the two and the lack of understanding of neighbors contrast childlike and adult thinking. The arising opposition between humans and nature is played out in its most harmful form, but doesn't leave you with a negative outlook. This is a FANTASTIC book for all readers!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fledgling is fantastic 26 Mar 1998
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This book is so fantastic. It has all the qualities I consider appealing to non-committal fantasy readers. A young girl searching for something, a goose prince, a magic present and some characters that oppose all that the main character does. Georgie is a young girl who is a little out of the loop of day to day life, seeing as how she lives near a place called Walden pond, this is no surprise. Georgie starts believing that she can fly and actually injures herself a couple of times. Truth be told she really can with her goose prince who seems to have been drawn to Georgie. There is an awful lady who lives next door. She plants shrubbery with thorns on them to keep children out of her yard. She has seen Georgie flying and opposes this very much. This story becomes a tumult between nature and man , childhood beliefs and adulthood notions. I would highly recommend this book to any age person. In the begiining of the book there is a quote from Thoureau's Walden to bring the natural connection to this book even closer. There is more here than meets the eye.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ book! 10 May 1999
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Format:Paperback
I loved this book. It's a story of a girl who discovers she could fly. One night when a Canada goose came to her window she climbed on its back and went off with him to learn how to really fly. But, Ralph wants to stop her from flying, he wants to stop the lovely Goose Prince from coming. Chelsea - 10 years old
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