The Flying Burgowski Volume 1 Gretchen K Wing 9780991421305 Books
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On beautiful Dalby Island in Washington, Jocelyn Burgowski is turning fourteen and life is starting to suck. Her divorced mom’s an alcoholic. Her beloved dad just re-married—to the town librarian, of all people—and her older brother is a butt. Only Jocelyn’s flying dreams keep her going they seem so real! Then, on her birthday, those dreams come true. Jocelyn flies. Really. Learning her new powers in secret, Joss revels in the freedom we all long for. But when her brother gets in trouble, he and Jocelyn are abruptly bundled off to live with Mom. Now Jocelyn is faced with a choice must she sacrifice her powers to save her mom? Does The Flying Burgowski have the strength to heal the damage caused by secrets of the past?
The Flying Burgowski Volume 1 Gretchen K Wing 9780991421305 Books
In many ways, Gretchen K. Wing's protagonist in "The Flying Burgowski," Jocelyn Burgowski (Joss, for short) is a typical teenager. She admires and appreciates a favorite teacher, argues with her older brother, Michael (in an awkward rebellious stage), and hangs out with her friends, the popular Savannah and the sweet social misfit, Louis. She loves to relax with a good book, usually one in the Harry Potter series. The third is her favorite.Then there are the atypical aspects of Joss's life. She lives off the coast of Washington, on Dalby Island, beautiful with its tall fir trees and surrounding water with not a mall or a MacDonald's in sight. Her father runs the all-purpose store and shocks his children when he abruptly marries Lorraine, the seemingly stereotypical librarian. Joss's mother abandoned the family nine years earlier for mainland life and has struggled with alcoholism and pill addiction.
And then there's Joss's very vivid dreams, dreams in which she takes flight and soars over the island. Unlike Harry Potter, she doesn't need a broom. No, she flies as freely as a bird. On her fourteenth birthday, which occurs on the summer solstice, she discovers that the dreams were preparation for the real thing. She instinctively takes off from The Toad, a large rock on the island, and life will never be the same. How could it? Even if she and Michael (in trouble again for driving his father's truck into a ditch and smoking pot) weren't sent to the mainland to spend time with their mother, Joss's life is forever on a new course, one that is mapped against the sky.
To Gretchen Wing's enormous credit, the novel never loses its convincing realism despite the main character's spending a good portion of it in the sky, her arms outstretched, her body turning as she banks left and right, her lungs filling with the scent of lilies. The author weaves these scenes seamlessly, beautifully into the narrative. We root for Joss as she plans her flight sessions, catch our breath when she takes a rough landing, her skin scraped, and worry with her that she'll be sighted by someone who happens to look up at the evening sky. The realism is complemented, however, by the exhilaration of these scenes. Joss is so thrilled by the experience of flight that the reader wants to take her hand and witness what she does as a human bird, to feel that rush of air swim against our skin.
Joss's gift for flight, of course, is mired in old and interesting secrets that involve her mother and even her new step-mother. Her aerial talent is tested when she adjusts to a new school, unkind classmates, her mother's substance abuse relapses, and the surprising but welcome maturation of her brother. Wing's poignant and sensitive handling of Joss's and Michael's time on the mainland underscores the protective power of sibling relationships in the face of parental weakness or failure. The self-growth that they experience as a result stays with them when they return to Dalby Island and resume life as they knew it, but with far greater self-awareness.
"The Flying Burgowski" isn't your typical young adult book and that's a very good thing. Wing infuses realistic teen life, with all its problems, with a hefty dose of magic realism, and the result is an engaging and captivating fusion. After reading it, don't be surprised if you find yourself looking up at the sky, ready to sight the lucky human endowed with the gift of flight.
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The Flying Burgowski Volume 1 Gretchen K Wing 9780991421305 Books Reviews
Synopsis- 14-year-old Jocelyn Burgowski knew her life was terrible. She actually preferred her flying dreams to her real-life – getting lost in her thoughts about flying. On her next birthday, amazingly, she CAN fly! She just leaps into the air and all of a sudden, her life was perfect! Her jerk of a brother was leaving to live with their alcoholic Mom (on the main land) for the summer, she got his job, and now she really could fly! Perfect… not so much. She finds out that she’ll be going to stay with her Mom too. In the very crowded city! This means little open spaces and no room to fly and right next to all the problems she thought she was leaving behind.
What I Thought- This was a really good book! Jocelyn is a great main character whom you really feel for! Her life is extremely miserable and depressing, you just want to cheer her on especially when she realizes she can fly. The characters in the book cuss, but Jocelyn, because she is “writing” the book, translates/censors some of them. The family has some troubles – the mom is mentioned to have at some point been a druggie and alcoholic, but is (mostly) clean now. Despite these depressing points, the book has a positive feel, a happy ending and the story never seems to drag. Ms. Wing’s writing style is realistic, and feels like a written journal. She makes you feel like there is no hope left for Jocelyn, and then suddenly adds rays of hope. Bonus points for a cool cover! I hope that there is a second book, but this could be a stand alone novel.
*NOTE* I got a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
Enjoyed this book very much, especially watching how the character of Jocelyn Burgowski developed and how she gained insight into the challenges she was faced with. Looking forward to the next book by Gretchen Wing to find out what Jocelyn and her brother are up to now!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Flying Burgowski - an engaging, well-written story with wide appeal. The trials and tribulations of teenage Joss, the main character, are full of real-life and supernatural drama. I can't wait to read Volumes 2 and 3. Highly recommended!
How could you not like a book with a character who says that when you're flying, the sky smells like lilies? The character is fourteen-year-old Jocelyn (Joss) who lives on a teeny island with her storekeeper dad and older brother - and later her stepmom, the island's librarian. After having realistic flying dreams, she discovers that she CAN fly. The novel is told through Joss's viewpoint, and Gretchen K. Wing (apropos last name for the author, right?) does a wonderful job in keeping true to the teenage voice. She also makes reading a book about a girl who flies realistic and believable - no small feat. She's an excellent writer who delivers imagery with the spirit of a poet.
Joss's mom has abandoned the family for life in a city because of her issues - prescription drugs and alcohol - but she's not out of the picture. Her children still care for her and go to live with her for a while. Other teenage characters have their own issues and add conflict and drama to the story.
I wondered if there was more to the stepmom than initially meets the eye, as well as why the mom had left her husband and young children and become a druggie and alcoholic. I hoped that my curiosity would be satisfied, and Ms. Wing didn't disappoint. Plus, I sort of guessed the ending!
I'm a grown woman and read this book in no time. It's just plain good. It contains some curse words, most of which are spelled with blank lines at the end of them, and the alcohol and drugs. But isn't that often REAL? The Flying Burgowski is a hit, and I highly recommend it.
In many ways, Gretchen K. Wing's protagonist in "The Flying Burgowski," Jocelyn Burgowski (Joss, for short) is a typical teenager. She admires and appreciates a favorite teacher, argues with her older brother, Michael (in an awkward rebellious stage), and hangs out with her friends, the popular Savannah and the sweet social misfit, Louis. She loves to relax with a good book, usually one in the Harry Potter series. The third is her favorite.
Then there are the atypical aspects of Joss's life. She lives off the coast of Washington, on Dalby Island, beautiful with its tall fir trees and surrounding water with not a mall or a MacDonald's in sight. Her father runs the all-purpose store and shocks his children when he abruptly marries Lorraine, the seemingly stereotypical librarian. Joss's mother abandoned the family nine years earlier for mainland life and has struggled with alcoholism and pill addiction.
And then there's Joss's very vivid dreams, dreams in which she takes flight and soars over the island. Unlike Harry Potter, she doesn't need a broom. No, she flies as freely as a bird. On her fourteenth birthday, which occurs on the summer solstice, she discovers that the dreams were preparation for the real thing. She instinctively takes off from The Toad, a large rock on the island, and life will never be the same. How could it? Even if she and Michael (in trouble again for driving his father's truck into a ditch and smoking pot) weren't sent to the mainland to spend time with their mother, Joss's life is forever on a new course, one that is mapped against the sky.
To Gretchen Wing's enormous credit, the novel never loses its convincing realism despite the main character's spending a good portion of it in the sky, her arms outstretched, her body turning as she banks left and right, her lungs filling with the scent of lilies. The author weaves these scenes seamlessly, beautifully into the narrative. We root for Joss as she plans her flight sessions, catch our breath when she takes a rough landing, her skin scraped, and worry with her that she'll be sighted by someone who happens to look up at the evening sky. The realism is complemented, however, by the exhilaration of these scenes. Joss is so thrilled by the experience of flight that the reader wants to take her hand and witness what she does as a human bird, to feel that rush of air swim against our skin.
Joss's gift for flight, of course, is mired in old and interesting secrets that involve her mother and even her new step-mother. Her aerial talent is tested when she adjusts to a new school, unkind classmates, her mother's substance abuse relapses, and the surprising but welcome maturation of her brother. Wing's poignant and sensitive handling of Joss's and Michael's time on the mainland underscores the protective power of sibling relationships in the face of parental weakness or failure. The self-growth that they experience as a result stays with them when they return to Dalby Island and resume life as they knew it, but with far greater self-awareness.
"The Flying Burgowski" isn't your typical young adult book and that's a very good thing. Wing infuses realistic teen life, with all its problems, with a hefty dose of magic realism, and the result is an engaging and captivating fusion. After reading it, don't be surprised if you find yourself looking up at the sky, ready to sight the lucky human endowed with the gift of flight.
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