How often we talk about the need for creative ones in society? Humans are born creative. Creative minds are problem solvers. Then while growing up how we humans tend to lose that creativity. Probably answers would be scumbling to parental and societal expectations. The book in hand today, Flyaway boy by Jane De Suza, talks about the same.
Flyaway Boy by Jane De Suza
The protagonist Kabir is an odd one. He doesn’t fit in his school. Not in his small hilly town. While people live in labeled boxes his box just doesn’t fit. Parents and teachers hopelessly tried to enlighten him “why can’t be like others”. He never sticks to any rules. He imagines things all the time. The boy so odd is cornered often. And one day he just vanished in thin air.
Now he is the center of attention. Where can a little boy go? Nightmarish theories are dished out, but is that true? If no one knows how he went missing, did Kabir exist at all?
Review
Flyaway boy by Jane De Suza is about embracing yourself. Embracing the creative mind that’s different wired. Inspiring people coming out of labeled boxes like ‘busy’, ‘backbencher’, ‘perfect’, go on.
De Suza is a witty storyteller touching sensitive topic lovingly. She takes the reader to dive into Kabir’s monologue thoughts. Giving a view of the world from his innocent perception. Kabir is a charmer whom young readers can instantly connect with. The plot is gripping. A page-turner. Enjoyable experience.
The book is apt for children aged 9-12 years. Though the book should be read by all adults shaping children, mainly parents and teachers too.
Rating 4.5/5
Genre: Children’s book | Fiction
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Hey, this book sounds interesting yaar. Puffin got amazing children books,I must say! I will definitely check this out
Yes, Puffin comes with amazing books for children of all age group. Thanks for stopping by Adi.
This looks interesting read for kids. I would gift this to my friend’s son. He loves reading
Perfect gift.
Wow! What an interesting plot! My daughter is not the apt age for this book I am going to give it a read for sure.
The book is a keeper 🙂
You good me hooked me dear, will not only pick this one for the sonny but will love to read it myself too
I remember you looking for books for your son. I would love to read your thoughts on the book Roma.
Loved your review. The plot sounds interesting and something that would interest even elders.
Yes, as a parent it was subtle reminder to me too.
The title itself intrigued me! This is something i will like to get for my lil cousin! 🙂
Do share your cousin’s thoughts once she/he reads it.
Looks like an interesting story for kids, was looking for a book for my daughter and your detailed review makes me pick this one.
Glad to help
Seems like a wonderful story about trusting and believing in your individual uniqueness. Will pick it up for my nephew! Thanks for your recommendation, Pragnya!
Happy to hear that Shilpa
A sensitive topic handled lovingly. Loved the way you described the book and its content. Kudos
Thank you Anahita. The author did wonderful work and it deserves readership.
i have made my 11 year old to read your review and now he wants to get this book to know where exactly kabir has gone. great way of making the book interesting.
Now am curious to know his thoughts about the book
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Sounds like an interesting topic for a book for young mind. The need or not to fit into boxes.
Yes. The fitment trouble follows us all.
Sounds like an interesting book, especially for young minds!
Yes Shinjini this is curated especially for them