Super-kids

The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester

I adored this book!  

My daughter actually read it first and recommended it (usually it's the other way around.) 

Are your kids feeling "different?"  

Have them read the story of Piper McCloud.  A little farm girl with normal, church-going parents.  Oh, and she can FLY!  Her parents are shocked and try to keep Piper from showing her abilities by homeschooling her and keeping her away from other kids in general.  A picnic changes everything and she is taken away to a "special school" where she can be with other "special kids."  Needless to say the plot thickens and Piper soon finds herself in a heap of trouble.  Wonderful imagery and language.  This story is now one of my new middle school favorites with a great message for kids to "just be themselves."  I would caution a bit because there are some scary scenes with animals being tortured that were a bit disturbing (less than a Harry Potter book though.)  I would probably suggest it for grades 5+, maybe younger if your child can handle it.