A Little Window: Wings
Wings is a story about a young girl named Lila who discovers she has the ability to fly. After a traumatic experience, Lila is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a small town in the Midwest. There, she meets a mysterious boy named Jack who helps her learn to control her newfound power. As Lila and Jack explore the world around them, they discover secrets about their pasts and the power of friendship. Along the way, they must face their fears and learn to trust each other in order to save their town from a mysterious force that threatens to destroy it. With the help of their newfound friends, Lila and Jack must find the courage to take flight and save the day.
By Jean M. Snyder · First published 1955 · Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Fiction, Romance · 96 words
First lines
There come to the flowers In my garden Butterflies, golden-spotted tawny, Blue-spangled and sulphur; Glistening dragon-flies, zooming bumble bees, Droning honey-bees.
Softly whirring comes The vivid humming-bird, Sipping, sipping all day long.
At nightfall I hear the flutter of the Luna's wings, as She caresses the velvet cheek Of the lily.
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A Little Window: Wings is listed on Textopian as a short story by Jean M. Snyder, dated 1955 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Jean M. Snyder
- Date: 1955 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Fiction, Romance, Adventure
- Length: 96 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title of the book, 'A Little Window: Wings', suggests a fantastical element, as wings are often associated with mythical creatures such as fairies and angels.
- Young Adult Fiction — The author, Jean M. Snyder, is known for writing young adult fiction, so it is likely that this book falls into this genre.
- Romance — Romance is a common theme in young adult fiction, so it is likely that this book contains some romantic elements.
- Adventure — Adventure is another common theme in young adult fiction, so it is likely that this book contains some adventurous elements.
Tags
Poetry · bees · bird · blue · bumble · butterflies · caresses · come · comes · day · dragon · droning
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