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The Strange Gift Of Gwendolyn Golden (2014)

by Philippa Dowding(Favorite Author)

3.86 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1459707354 (ISBN13: 9781459707351)

languge

English

genre

Paranormal Fantasy

publisher

Dundurn

review 1: The strange gift of Gwendolyn Golden is a grate book about a girl with the strange gift to fly but i think that the hole book is just trying to say one thing.It is OK to be different the way it dose this is by giving you a original story that is easy to relate to for who has never felt like they are flying some days.And i think that just makes the story just that much better.Overall i really enjoyed The strange gift of Gwendolyn Golden but i will say it is not perfect it is still a grate book
review 2: Woven into "The Strange Gift of Gwendolyn Golden" which I won from Goodreads Giveaways is mystery, the paranormal and interpersonal relationships in the life of a thirteen year old. It begins when Gwennie Golden on the cusp of graduating from grade eight at Bass... more Creek Junior School finds herself floating above her bed one morning, but instead of feeling weird or frightened about it, she accepts it as just another part of the hormonal flux her body has had to deal with. What she will discover is that floating isn't that usual for Night Flyers and that's she not the only one gifted, but if she doesn't learn to control her flying she may never have a normal life. Written as a first person narrative, the plot sparkles with wit and humour as Gwennie discovers not only her strange ability, but that growing up with an unusual gift can spark strange reactions from her friends and family. But, being different seems to strengthen the young heroine giving her the resilience to face her problems and the rumours at school. With sensitivity and creativity Philippa Dowding deals with issues like loss of a parent, puberty, bullying and changing relationships.The characters are well-developed and fascinating; like Gwendolyn Imogen Golden, a short-tempered teen haunted by her father's unexplained disappearance. Insecure, and struggling not to draw attention to herself at school she's bullied by a grade nine girl and labelled by false rumours. Gwennie is obstinate, impetuous and drawn to her opposite in personality; to Jezebel, her best friend, a teen endowed with a sensible, unflappable personality and a kind, motherly streak. Mrs. Forest her mentor is steadfast, wise and brave sworn to protect Gwennie like her Watcher, McGovern Everett McGillis, a bottle collector who's faithful, trustworthy and dependable. Even Martin Evells an old friend who has a crush on her is protective and caring, even after she spurns him. Realistic with all their strengths and flaws, there is no end to the colourful characters in this book who add not only to the fun and laughter in Gwennie's life but also to her frustration, troubles, and to the danger that pursues her.This is a story that will tickle the imagination of every reader and I highly recommend it to young teens. less

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