Carrie’s Flight” by Lois Wickstrom is a captivating tale that effortlessly intertwines the magic of familial love and the wonder of childhood imagination. When Carrie discovers a set of antique wings belonging to her Grandma, a whimsical journey begins to unfold. The four mysterious boxes Grandma left behind—Wandas, Fascinator, Dowse, and Feathers—become the keys to unraveling a deeper connection and understanding of life’s mysteries. Through Carrie’s determination and creativity, the story beautifully teaches about the transformative power of love and the enduring bonds that transcend the boundaries of life and death.

Wickstrom’s storytelling is both poignant and enchanting, with starlings playing a symbolic role that adds a touch of natural beauty and wonder to the narrative. “Carrie’s Flight” is a heartfelt exploration of the magical moments that exist in the ordinary, reminding readers of the extraordinary power of love that continues to soar beyond the physical realm. This five-star journey not only captures the essence of childhood innocence and familial ties but also delicately imparts profound lessons about life’s transitions, making it a truly enriching read for all ages.

Carrie’s Flight by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Carrie watches the starlings and shares her joy of their flight with her Grandma. Finding magical wings so she can take a flight herself, Carrie gets to experience the journey that the starlings have taken.

This was delightful. Carrie and her Grandmother are close and enjoy the fascinating starlings. I think this is a great story for children and a way to engage with nature.

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Carrie’s Flight by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a beautiful story! Another great story told by Ms. Wickstrom. I’ve read quite a few of her books already and love each one. Wickstrom has the amazing ability of creating a cute family story as well as making the reading experience a learning one too! This story tells of the amazing bond between grandmother and granddaughter and one of their favorite pastimes. When grandmother moves away, her granddaughter, Carrie, shares her memories and finds new ways to solidify their bonding over Starling bird watching. As a mother and former teacher, this book is great for a gift as well as one to share within the classrooms.

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Carrie’s Flight by Lois Wickstrom

I had an exceptionally close relationship with my grandma, and I was lucky enough not to lose her until I was old enough to understand death and what happened. However, if it had occurred when I was younger, my younger self would have loved this story and telling of how a grandma’s love is endless and a bond that can never be broken, even by death. This story book truly lays the foundation for children with the story telling and art as well as metaphors with death, birds, and flight. This was a lovely read and highly recommend it for any children going through loss.

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