The Seagull Who Was Afraid to Fly [Paperback]

Steven P. Wickstrom (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 19, 2004

Meet Dusty-a recently hatched seagull. He has a fear of heights and as a result, Dusty is afraid to fly. The inability to fly embarrasses him. Even though he is afraid, Dusty is willing to trust his friends and face his fears. He doesn't seek adventure, but adventure seems to follow him as he finds himself in some rather unusual situations. A bird's first reaction to any problem is to fly away. But because he can't fly, Dusty is forced to face obstacles that shape his character in ways that make him unique. He would rid himself of his fear of heights if he could, but he doesn't know how to do it. He must learn to trust and depend upon friends and learn the value of friendship.

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The Seagull Who Was Afraid To Fly not only teaches its young readers, it is very enjoyable. -- Susan Elaine Collins, author of

This gentle and entertaining story teaches about friendship, encouragement, and the power of believing in others. -- Round Table Reviews, August 3, 2004

Product Details

• Paperback: 74 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica; 1St Edition edition (April 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413718906
• ISBN-13: 978-1413718904
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,211,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Authors synopsis, April 4, 2005

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Steven P. Wickstrom (Honolulu) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Seagull Who Was Afraid to Fly (Paperback)

Meet Dusty - a recently hatched seagull. He has a fear of heights and as a result, Dusty is afraid to fly. Even though the inability to fly embarrasses him and makes him afraid, Dusty is willing to trust his friends and face his fears. He doesn't seek adventure, but adventure seems to follow him wherever he goes. He finds himself in some rather unusual situations, and makes some rather unique and interesting friends.

A bird's first reaction to any problem is to fly away. Because he can't fly, Dusty is forced to face problems that shape his character in ways that make him unique. He would rid himself of his fear of heights if he could, but he doesn't know how to do it. He must learn the importance of friendship, to trust and depend upon friends and ultimately overcome the obstacle of his fear.

Step inside Dusty's world where you'll meet Paco the sealion, Elvis the banjo playing harp seal, Flim and Flam, the hermit crabs, and many other wonderful creatures. Caution: you may never look at animals the same way again.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, October 5, 2004

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R. E. Rodriguez (Honolulu, HI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Seagull Who Was Afraid to Fly (Paperback)

The story was entertaining and emotional all at the same time. As I read the book I could see how similar situations can (and do) happen in real life. It is an inspirational work that is good for all ages. The story of this young seagull teaches children to grow beyond their fears, and reminds us adults of the wonders and innocence of our youthful years. I greatly enjoyed the book, and recommend it to everyone.