Books like The Girl Who Could Fly (Piper McCloud #1) by Victoria Forester
When Piper McCloud learns she can fly, the people of Lowland County fear her. Feeling threatened, her mother sends her to a top‑secret, maximum‑security school for children with exceptional abilities. The school offers a new community of peers with powers ranging from super‑strength to super‑genius, and Piper begins to thrive. Yet her unique gift draws attention and danger, forcing her to confront the consequences of being extraordinary. The novel weaves a tale of defiance, courage, individuality, and the journey toward self‑acceptance.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Victoria Forester
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