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Fly Away Home Pb

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I had read and enjoyed another book by this author. I was almost embarrassed to be reading this one. The plot premise was interesting but as the story unfolded, it became wildly implausible. The ending left me unsatisfied. I did enjoy the elements of humor in the author's writing.

Judith Kelman knows how to ratchet up suspense and how to tell a scary tale with humor and interesting characters.

The plot is not very realistic; it would not be possible to pull off a child snatching as Bethany did in today's times. The consequences that Bethany suffered (or didn't suffer) would not have happened like that in real life. Good suspense, though...I had to keep reading to find out what would happen to her and Adam. I also appreciated Bethany's concern for Adam, the learning disabled/emotionally disturbed child. The story's mix of fantasy and realism was hard to digest.

Why wasn't that woman put in jail for stealing a child? I liked the authors writing style but the plot was ridiculous. A teacher would know better than to act like that woman did. I quit reading it about half way and skipped to the last chapter. I couldn't believe how it ended. No Consequences for that idiot woman?

I can, in cowboy parlance, head off some questions at the pass. Yes, Professor Stafford is Adam's dad. Bethany Logan, our heroine jumps to some very erroneous conclusions based on hearsay. Not to fear, folks, everything gets sorted out and has a nice, cute predictable ending.

To its credit, this book is well written and will hold your interest. The segments about the fugitives' flight to the island and the question of Adam's parentage are well crafted. The descriptions of the Godforsaken island are strong and vivid.

To save you a little time, Adam is NOT the child the islanders think he is. Theirs is a closed knit (not close-kit) community of old fashioned superstitions and only the merest nod to the modern era.

The professor gets Adam back and Bethany gets to keep her job.

Now that you know this story, you decide if you want to read it in full. This is the short version.