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The Fantastic Floating Mr. Finnegan

by Rebecca Gugger Publisher: NORTHSOUTH BOOKS

A boy’s unusual gift—and the questions that weigh on it

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A boy’s unusual gift—and the questions that weigh on it

Finnegan begins life able to float, making the sky part of his childhood. As the questions and concerns of people around him accumulate, that gift becomes harder to use. A little girl’s appearance prompts him to test whether he can still reach the clouds. The story frames this magical premise as a fable about convention, outside expectations, and the limits people may place on themselves.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in magical stories.
  • Young readers exploring themes of self-belief and expectations from others.

Themes

Magic and wonderConvention and expectationsSelf-imposed boundaries

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Book overview

From the celebrated creators of A Chest Full of Words comes an uplifting modern fable about a boy who challenges convention-and takes to the sky.

When Finnegan was born, he could float-fantastic! He gleefully floats his way through childhood, until questions and concerns from friends and neighbors eventually weigh him down. Then one day, a little girl floats by him and inspires Mr. Finnegan to find out if he can still reach the clouds.

A magical and heartwarming tale of overcoming boundaries set by others-and those we set ourselves, from the brilliant duo who brought us AChest Full of Words.
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