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White Fur Flying

Patricia MacLachlan
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White Fur Flying

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Patricia MacLachlan

White Fur Flying

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

116

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Theme
Family
Topic
Animals
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

590L

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Super Short Summary

White Fur Flying by Patricia MacLachlan explores the lives of a family involved in rescuing Great Pyrenees dogs. The story focuses on a new, silent boy named Philip who moves next door and the interactions he has with the family and their dogs. Themes of communication, connection, and healing are central to the narrative.

Heartwarming

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

2,074 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

White Fur Flying by Patricia MacLachlan is praised for its lyrical prose and heartfelt exploration of empathy and communication, especially with animals. The narrative is gentle and engaging, appealing to animal lovers and young readers. Some find the plot simplistic or slow-paced, but its emotional depth and charm largely outweigh these critiques.

Who should read this

Who Should Read White Fur Flying?

A reader who enjoys White Fur Flying by Patricia MacLachlan likely appreciates heartwarming stories involving animals and themes of communication and healing. Fans of Charlotte's Web by E.B. White and The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate may find this book appealing due to its gentle narrative and emotional depth.

4.2

2,074 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

116

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Theme
Family
Topic
Animals
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

590L

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