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Flying Solo
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by Ralph Fletcher (Author) (edit contributors)

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Friday, April 28, 9:00 a.m. Opportunity is knocking at the door of Mr. "Fab" Fabiano's sixth-grade class. Mr. Fab is absent and a substitute never arrives. The class wants to prove that KIDS RULE, so they decide to run the class on their own. "Super smart" Karen leads the way in the class... read more

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Mr.Fab is absent and a substitute never arrives.The class wants to prove that kids rule,so they decide to run the class on their own.Super-smart Karen leads the way in the class routines and most of the kids join in.But for Rachel White,this isn't just any day.Rachel's been silent for 6 months... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Mr.Fab is absent and a substitute never arrives.The class wants to prove that kids rule,so they decide to run the class on their own.Super-smart Karen leads the way in the class routines and most of the kids join in.But for Rachel White,this isn't just any day.Rachel's been silent for 6 months and communicates by writing notes.Rachel knows today is exactly 6 months since their classmate Tommy Feathers died.In her own way ,Rachel reminds the class about this-and for the first time,Mr. Fab's students reveal their true and sometimes hurtful thoughts.Where is Mr. Fab's class headed now?The school day isn't over yet.Will they keep flying solo or crash?

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  • Writing words is like flying, Rachel thought. Words aren't solid. Words are lighter than air. But even so, they can sometimes give you a lift.
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Rachel lay in bed, reading, waiting until the last possible minute when she absolutely had to put down her book and get out of bed.

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  1. Ralph Fletcher (Author)

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Page Count: 144

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