Flying Lessons by Maeve Friel (English) Paperback Book

Description: Flying Lessons by Maeve Friel, Nathan Reed The first title in a new series of magical books for younger readers, by Irish author Maeve Friel. On Jessicas tenth birthday she discovers she is a young witch…Launch title of Roaring Good Reads series. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The first title in a new series of magical books for younger readers, by Irish author Maeve Friel. On Jessicas tenth birthday she discovers she is a young witch…Launch title of Roaring Good Reads series. The first in a new series of magical books for younger readers, by Irish author, Maeve Friel. Jessica thinks she is an ordinary ten-year-old girl but by the end of this first book, she is on the way to becoming a very bright young witch! When she sees the broomstick for sale outside Miss Stregaâ™s hardware shop, Jessica is intrigued. for on the price label it also says: Flying Lessons Extra. Jessica canâ™t resist peeking inside the shop and ends up beginning her first lesson in witchcraft. Jessica learns that there is more to learn about flying a broomstick than meets the eye. First, you have to use the branches as gears â" so the twigs must be in front of you, not behind you as every other witchy book show. The foremost twigs are for twirling, zooming, spinning, ducking, diving, moon-vaulting, and star falling. The Eject twig, is for getting rid of unwanted hangers on, Goblins, dragons â" any sort of pest that tries to hitch a ride. Join Jess as she works towards her Flying Certificate and becomes a GASP of BR[EATH] in order words, a Graduate Airborne Spinner of Broom Riders [Earth and the Heavens]!Launch title in the Roaring Good Reads younger fiction promotion from Collins to be launched this month. Notes The start of a new series of books about a ten year-old girl who discovers that she is a witch. Published as a launch title in the new Roaring Good Reads promotion aimed at confident readers of seven to nine years. 30 b/w illus. Author Biography Maeve Friel was born in Northern Ireland and went to university in Dublin. After many years working and travelling in Spain, Italy and England, she now lives in a small village near Alicante (Spain). She has a son and a daughter.Apart from the Witch-in-Training series, she has published four novels for older readers, a book for young readers and a book of non-fiction, as well as featuring in many short story anthologies.She has been short-listed three times for the Irish Childrens Book of the Year (the "Bisto"), has won a Bisto Merit Award, was twice nominated for the Reading Association of Ireland literary awards and won the Hennessy Literary Award. She has also had stories broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and RTE. Kirkus UK Review This is the first book in the exciting series Witch in Training by the award-winning author Maeve Friel. Its aimed particularly at girls but will be enjoyed by all young readers who are fascinated by the world of magic. Written with humour and simplicity, the story is well paced. It opens with an intriguing glimpse at Miss Stregas strange shop, hidden in the shadows. All manner of peculiar and ancient objects litter the shop window, sending most children hurrying away. But on October 31st - Jessicas tenth birthday - she is virtually blown into the shop. To her astonishment, Miss Strega has a broom waiting for her and knows that this is her birthday. In fact she knows more about Jessica than the girl herself. For Jessica is a witch and about to experience her first flying lesson. She must learn all the intricate workings of the magical broom before progressing to the finer points, such as moon-vaulting and star-falling, and contending with the many hazards of the air - like goblins and joy-riding dragons. With the valiant Miss Strega at her side, Jessica learns to harness the brooms power while enjoying many adventures. For any child who has longed to fly (and who hasnt?) there is all the exhilaration of journeying through the air, coupled with exciting adventures far above the ground. Packed with fast-moving action and humour, this is an entertaining read that children will love. Ages 6-10 (Kirkus UK) Long Description The first title in a new series of magical books for younger readers, by Irish author Maeve Friel. On Jessicas tenth birthday she discovers she is a young witch...Launch title of Roaring Good Reads series. The first in a new series of magical books for younger readers, by Irish author, Maeve Friel. Jessica thinks she is an ordinary ten-year-old girl but by the end of this first book, she is on the way to becoming a very bright young witch! When she sees the broomstick for sale outside Miss Stregas hardware shop, Jessica is intrigued. for on the price label it also says: Flying Lessons Extra. Jessica cant resist peeking inside the shop and ends up beginning her first lesson in witchcraft. Jessica learns that there is more to learn about flying a broomstick than meets the eye. First, you have to use the branches as gears - so the twigs must be in front of you, not behind you as every other witchy book show. The foremost twigs are for twirling, zooming, spinning, ducking, diving, moon-vaulting, and star falling. The Eject twig, is for getting rid of unwanted hangers on, Goblins, dragons - any sort of pest that tries to hitch a ride. Join Jess as she works towards her Flying Certificate and becomes a GASP of BR[EATH] in order words, a Graduate Airborne Spinner of Broom Riders [Earth and the Heavens]! Launch title in the Roaring Good Reads younger fiction promotion from Collins to be launched this month. Feature 30 b/w illus *New Irish author to the UK * Spearheading new younger fiction series from Collins called Roaring Good Reads for 7 - 9 year olds * Magic and witches are always popular with younger readers and this will compete well with other series fiction for this age group such as Mr Majeika, Ms Wiz, The Worst Witch and the non-witchy Jeremy Strong books and Horrid Henry. * Agented by Sophie Hicks - who also represents Eoin Colfer [Artemis Fowl] Competition: Mr Majeika, The Worst Witch, Horrid Henry, Ms Wiz, Jeremy Strong titles. Description for Sales People The first title in a new series of magical books for younger readers, by Irish author Maeve Friel. On Jessicas tenth birthday she discovers she is a young witch...Launch title of Roaring Good Reads series. The first in a new series of magical books for younger readers, by Irish author, Maeve Friel. Jessica thinks she is an ordinary ten-year-old girl but by the end of this first book, she is on the way to becoming a very bright young witch! When she sees the broomstick for sale outside Miss Stregas hardware shop, Jessica is intrigued. for on the price label it also says: Flying Lessons Extra. Jessica cant resist peeking inside the shop and ends up beginning her first lesson in witchcraft. Jessica learns that there is more to learn about flying a broomstick than meets the eye. First, you have to use the branches as gears - so the twigs must be in front of you, not behind you as every other witchy book show. The foremost twigs are for twirling, zooming, spinning, ducking, diving, moon-vaulting, and star falling. The Eject twig, is for getting rid of unwanted hangers on, Goblins, dragons - any sort of pest that tries to hitch a ride. Join Jess as she works towards her Flying Certificate and becomes a GASP of BR[EATH] in order words, a Graduate Airborne Spinner of Broom Riders [Earth and the Heavens]! Launch title in the Roaring Good Reads younger fiction promotion from Collins to be launched this month. *New Irish author to the UK * Spearheading new younger fiction series from Collins called Roaring Good Reads for 7 - 9 year olds * Magic and witches are always popular with younger readers and this will compete well with other series fiction for this age group such as Mr Majeika, Ms Wiz, The Worst Witch and the non-witchy Jeremy Strong books and Horrid Henry. * Agented by Sophie Hicks - who also represents Eoin Colfer [Artemis Fowl] Competition: Mr Majeika, The Worst Witch, Horrid Henry, Ms Wiz, Jeremy Strong titles. Details ISBN0007133413 Author Nathan Reed Short Title FLYING LESSONS Pages 96 Language English Illustrator Nathan Reed ISBN-10 0007133413 ISBN-13 9780007133413 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 823.914 Year 2002 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Residence US Audience Age 7-9 Imprint HarperCollins DOI 10.1604/9780007133413 UK Release Date 2002-07-01 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Series Witch-in-Training Publication Date 2002-07-01 Alternative 9780007571871 Series Number Book 1 Illustrations 30 b/w illus Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2002-12-17 NZ Release Date 2002-10-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16502026;

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