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Flightsend

Flightsend

Published in
1999
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Description

Flightsend is Charlie's new home, whether she likes it or not. Her mother sees it as an end to all that’s gone so tragically wrong. They had been a proper family. Mum; her boyfriend, Sean; and Charlie, with a new baby sister on the way. But the baby died before she was born and everything changed. Gradually, Charlie’s mother pushed Sean away, before resigning from her job and selling the house. Charlie is certain that the move to a ramshackle cottage, miles from anywhere, can only make things worse. She couldn’t be more wrong. For Charlie’s mum there’s a new business and the fresh start that she knew she needed. And for Charlie there’s a new job, new friends, a newly discovered talent for art, and new feelings for two very different men. It’s a summer of beginnings, not ends; a summer that Charlie will never forget.
Age
12-15
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
241 pages
Book in series
#3

Why to read

  • Explores complex family dynamics
  • Encourages appreciation for nature
  • Addresses themes of change and personal growth
  • Features a relatable protagonist navigating adolescence