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Wingless

by Catherine Witzaney

In a world of flight, he was born wingless. 
But that’s the least of his problems.

Since being orphaned at a young age, wingless sprite Asher Songfeather has been sure of one thing: Bat sprites aren’t to be trusted. The fact that his own mother was one is something Asher does his best to forget.

But when his adoptive sister Carinen falls deathly ill, he’ll risk anything to save her—even if it means striking a bargain with a mysterious Bat sprite newcomer. The deal sends Asher on a perilous quest into the heart of the Bat Colony itself, where nothing is as it first appears. Saving his sister will require more than just courage and wits. It will take trust, too.

And Asher will have to rethink everything he knows about Bat sprites—including himself.

Online Courses

Explore Course for Independent or Group Book-Club-Type Study

Analysis Course for Independent Language-Arts-Based Study

Literature Circle Course for Group Language-Arts-Based Study

Explore Course - vs - Analysis Course

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Analysis

  • Book Club-Type Model for Independent or Group Work
  • Open-Ended Questioning of the Elements of Story through Interviews
  • Tracking the Character Arc of Change
  • Instructional Videos, Paper and Pencil Work, Online Work
  • Students choose a Final Project
  • Final Fun with the Author
  • Deeper Language Art Based Study for Independent (Analysis) or Group (Literature Circle) Work
  • Reading for Clues to Understanding as they Read and Discuss
  • Focus Skill that culminates in a Final Written Essay
  • Vocabulary Work and Comprehension Quizzes
  • Instructional Videos, Paper and Pencil Work, Online Work
  • Students choose a Final Project
  • Final Fun with the Author

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Contemporary Fiction:

What is New Traditional Middle Grade Literature?

New Traditional Middle Grade Literature DOES NOT include:

  • Swearing or overly harsh language
  • Sexual reference or innuendo of any kind
  • Descriptive violence or abuse
  • Descriptive drug or alcohol abuse
  • Social agendas, quotas, or lectures
  • Developmentally unready situations

New Traditional Middle Grade Literature DOES include:

  • New writing styles kids engage well with
  • Stories that show committed, though imperfect families
  • Positive relationships with parents and siblings
  • Strong dads and devoted moms
  • Genuine spiritual and religious foundations
  • Values of integrity, hard work, compassion, and patriotism
  • Positive portrayal of settings, whether rural, urban, homeschool, or Mars
  • Characters learn from their mistakes
  • Characters learn to react in positive ways to life’s challenges
  • Lots of adventure, mystery, discovery, and growth.

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