Blackbird Fly
Blackbird Fly by Erin Entrada Kelly, published by HarperCollins on March 24, 2015, is a 304-page novel that explores the challenges faced by twelve-year-old Apple as she navigates her identity and relationships. Having moved from the Philippines to Louisiana, Apple feels different from her peers, grappling with issues of friendship and self-acceptance while dreaming of becoming a rock star. The story delves into her experiences with bullying and the complexities of cultural identity, as she seeks solace in music.
In this narrative, Apple confronts the difficulties of fitting in when her friends turn against her, leading her to discover the power of music and the importance of true friendship. As she strives to save enough money for a guitar, she learns valuable lessons about self-esteem and resilience. Erin Entrada Kelly captures Apple’s emotional journey, highlighting themes of social dynamics and personal growth. This edition offers readers a thoughtful exploration of the struggles of adolescence, making it a relevant read for those interested in juvenile fiction that addresses social themes.
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Future rock star or friendless misfit? That’s no choice at all. In this acclaimed novel by Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly, twelve-year-old Apple grapples with being different; with friends and backstabbers; and with following her dreams.
Publishers Weekly called Blackbird Fly “a true triumph,” and the Los Angeles Times Book Review said, “Apple soars like the eponymous blackbird of her favorite Beatles song.”
Apple has always felt a little different from her classmates. She and her mother moved to Louisiana from the Philippines when she was little, and her mother still cooks Filipino foods and chastises Apple for becoming “too American.” When Apple’s friends turn on her and everything about her life starts to seem weird and embarrassing, Apple turns to music. If she can just save enough to buy a guitar and learn to play, maybe she can change herself. It might be the music that saves her . . . or it might be her two new friends, who show her how special she really is.
Erin Entrada Kelly deftly brings Apple’s conflicted emotions to the page in her debut novel about family, friendship, popularity, and going your own way. “A must-read for those kids cringing at their own identities.”—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books.
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