by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
I must have first read this book some fifteen years ago, and the story has still stuck with me. It\’s about a lonely boy who gets a magic potion that makes him grow wings. Each night he sneaks out of the house to go flying- at first just learning how to do so safely, then exploring, and finally seeking ways to help strangers- when he\’s often mistaken for an angel. Of course it\’s not all fun and games- foggy nights are wet and cold, it\’s hard to find something suitable to wear while flying, and he\’s constantly worried about being found out. Black and Blue Magic is a really good story, one I want to read yet again someday.
Rating: 3/5 196 pages, 1967
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Sounds precious! I will put it on the \”read to the kids\” list!
Oh my–I envy your ability to remember what you read 15 years ago! Part of me couldn't even tell you what I read last month. 🙁
I love her books. I read Black and Blue magic in 5th or 6th grade… so roughly 25 years ago. I keep meaning to re-read it but haven't yet.
Oh ma gosh! I'd forgotten about that book. I remember loving that book as a kid. I need to get a copy and re-read it. Thanks for the flashback!
Wow, this sounds like a wonderful read for both my daughter and I, and from the year I was born too!Thanks for bringing this one up. I have an award for you here.* My word verification is \”budgi\”, not spelled right but still rather appropriate for your blog. * 🙂