Owly, Vol. 3: Flying Lessons (v. 3) [Paperback]

Andy Runton (Author, Artist)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

In Flying Lessons, Owly figures out why he can't fly, and helps another forest creature with his own flying problems. Relying on a mixture of symbols, icons, and expressions to tell his silent stories, Runton's clean, animated, and heartwarming style makes it a perfect read for anyone who's a fan of Jeff Smith's Bone or Mike Kunkel's Herobear and the Kid. Already winning fans around the world, Owly is not to be missed.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 3-5. In this third book in the Owly series, Owly and Wormy are eager to make friends with their new neighbor, a flying squirrel. Unfortunately, flying squirrels are afraid of owls. Wormy tries to convince the squirrel that Owly is kind and gentle, but the squirrel is doubtful; it likes Wormy immensely, however, and takes him flying at night. When morning comes and the squirrel goes to sleep, Wormy is stuck in a tree, and Owly, who failed his childhood flying lessons, doesn't know what to do. When Wormy jumps and is hurt, the squirrel saves his new friend and, seeing Owly's genuine concern for Wormy, reconsiders his fear of owls and offers to teach Owly to fly. Runton hits the mark again with this charming tale of confronting and overcoming fears. His expressive, animated black-and-white art breathes life into the lovable characters in a way that will appeal to readers both younger and older than the target age group. Tina Coleman
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Top Shelf Productions; Third Printing edition (December 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891830767
• ISBN-13: 978-1891830761
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,251 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, March 2, 2006

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M. Chan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Owly, Vol. 3: Flying Lessons (v. 3) (Paperback)

Lovable from start to finish with its simplicity. Good for all ages.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect gift, January 19, 2006

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Annie Broadwater (Cary, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Owly, Vol. 3: Flying Lessons (v. 3) (Paperback)

This all-ages graphic novel is the perfect gift for a friend or for yourself! Runton uses endearing and entertaining pictures to tell his story without any words, and the adorable characters will pull on the most cynical of heart-strings.

Flying Lessons is the third adventure of Owly and Wormy, but you will have no trouble jumping into the story if it is the first time you've picked up an Owly book. Once again, Owly sets out to make a new friend in the forest, and along the way he learns about overcoming stereotypes and childhood fears.

Runton is unparalleled in his ability to capture the heart and imagination of his readers. Flying Lessons was just as enjoyable as the previous two Owly books, and I can't wait for the next Owly story to come out!

5.0 out of 5 stars Owly continues to impress!, January 25, 2012

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Hwy61Joe (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Owly, Vol. 3: Flying Lessons (v. 3) (Paperback)

The third installment of Owly's adventures comes even more highly recommended than the first two! In this book, Owly and Wormy encounter a mysterious flying creature in the woods and we flash back to Owly's own attempts at learning to fly!