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The summer birds

Pages
126
Published
1962
Language
English

Synopsis

One day, a mysterious, magical boy approaches Charlotte and Emma Makepeace, offering to teach them to fly. Soon, all the children in their village learn this incredible secret. They are granted one precious summer of flight and freedom, but must work together to keep their extraordinary adventures hidden from the adult world.

About the author

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Penelope Farmer

Penelope Farmer is a British writer recognized for her contributions to children's fantasy and fiction. Her bibliography includes titles such as Charlotte Sometimes, The Summer Birds, Thicker than Water, and A Castle of Bone.

Characters

Charlotte MakepeaceProtagonist
Emma MakepeaceProtagonist
The magical boySupporting
All characters in The summer birds