Flying Lessons And Other Stories Analysis
Flying Lessons and Other Stories by Ellen Oh
Flying Lessons and Other Stories is a solid anthology. I love the recurring theme of the short stories which is the lessons you can glean after reading each one. All of the stories feature those kids who are usually unseen. The underprivileged, the weird, the outcast, the brown, and black kids. It’s a necessary mirror for all ages, particularly for middle grade readers. I can’t recommend it enough.
Since, this is a collection of short stories I’ll rate separately the parts that left a mark on me:
How to Transform an Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court into a Place of Higher Learning and You at the Podium by Matt de la Peña - 3 stars
This is more of a self preference. I couldn't grasp the writing, hence, …show more content…
The Difficult by Grace Lin — 5 stars
This was so short! I think it would've been better if they made this the opening one. Either way, this is so beautiful I had to wipe away the mist in my eyes. A tale about rising above, compassion. Young readers would love Lingsi and her journey.
Sol Painting Inc. by Meg Medina — 4 stars
A spectacular, needed story about visibility and racism. I love the family aspects, it's heartwarming. I rated it less than one star because I think there could've more with that ending.
Secret Samantha by Tim Federle — 3 stars
This is my second time reading something by Federle. I love his penchant for irony. While I've come to agree I dont think I could ever love—love his stories, I will always find his distinctive voice amusing. Cute story about about making new friends.
The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn by Kelly J. Baptist — 4 stars
A touching story about a Isaiah, a kid who is coping with the death of his father. It also tackles poverty and hope.
Choctaw Bigfoot, Midnight in the Mountains by Tim Tingle — 2 stars
Similar to Peña's story, I couldn't relate to this one. But, the young readers, who is the intended readers, would certainly
Flying Lessons and Other Stories is a solid anthology. I love the recurring theme of the short stories which is the lessons you can glean after reading each one. All of the stories feature those kids who are usually unseen. The underprivileged, the weird, the outcast, the brown, and black kids. It’s a necessary mirror for all ages, particularly for middle grade readers. I can’t recommend it enough.
Since, this is a collection of short stories I’ll rate separately the parts that left a mark on me:
How to Transform an Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court into a Place of Higher Learning and You at the Podium by Matt de la Peña - 3 stars
This is more of a self preference. I couldn't grasp the writing, hence, …show more content…
The Difficult by Grace Lin — 5 stars
This was so short! I think it would've been better if they made this the opening one. Either way, this is so beautiful I had to wipe away the mist in my eyes. A tale about rising above, compassion. Young readers would love Lingsi and her journey.
Sol Painting Inc. by Meg Medina — 4 stars
A spectacular, needed story about visibility and racism. I love the family aspects, it's heartwarming. I rated it less than one star because I think there could've more with that ending.
Secret Samantha by Tim Federle — 3 stars
This is my second time reading something by Federle. I love his penchant for irony. While I've come to agree I dont think I could ever love—love his stories, I will always find his distinctive voice amusing. Cute story about about making new friends.
The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn by Kelly J. Baptist — 4 stars
A touching story about a Isaiah, a kid who is coping with the death of his father. It also tackles poverty and hope.
Choctaw Bigfoot, Midnight in the Mountains by Tim Tingle — 2 stars
Similar to Peña's story, I couldn't relate to this one. But, the young readers, who is the intended readers, would certainly