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Dec 08, 2014forbesrachel rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Piper McCloud knows no bounds. Daring to go against the grain, thinking, and especially flying, are hardly acceptable to her conservative parents, not to mention town. Yet Piper finds freedom in these, and soon comes to realize that she just doesn't belong. Dr. Hellion bares an answer which Piper hardly expected, for it means losing the very thing she loves. The Girl Who Could Fly works hard to present both sides fairly. From a logical point of view these powers do cause trouble for others; an even colder stance would state, if you want to belong, you can't be special because many people are intolerant of difference. Freedom requires conformity in Dr. Hellion's mind, and that means manipulating the powers out of her wards. This is for their own good. At this age, Piper and her classmates, except the genius Conrad, are quite malleable to an adult's words, so it takes them awhile to realize that their abilities are a part of them, and freedom comes from being oneself. Piper may not be what her parents expected, but they did raise her well. With her strong moral compass as guide, she tries to save everyone. Like all children she makes mistakes, stumbles, and even falls. Independence never comes easily. This book holds so many meaningful lessons about appearances, friendship, acceptance... should you only retain one, make it, fly!