Books with author Daniel McCloskey

Charlie Sparrow has no idea he can fly. It's no wonder—in Tree City, none of the birds do. When Charlie seeks out the secret behind his feathers, Doctor Nightingale claims he has a dangerous childhood disease, the cure for which is feather plucking. Charlie will do anything to find out the truth, even disobey the adults who think they know what's best for him.This new edition of the entertaining and inspiring chapter book for kids ages 6-9 has over thirty wonderful illustrations by illustrator Daniel McCloskey, replacing the author-done doodles appearing in the original version.

Charlie Sparrow is the only bird in Tree City who can fly, but Mayor Peck insists he's faking it. When Charlie learns of a book proving the truth about flight, he leaves Tree City to find it, facing a sharp-beaked thug and a den of mythical bird-eating creatures with claws and whiskers. With the help of his friends, Charlie discovers deeply held secrets about the mayor that must be exposed for the citizens of Tree City to wake up to their birthright—flight.Charlie Sparrow's adventure continues in this chapter book for kids ages 6-9 with over fifty illustrations.

Charlie Sparrow has no idea he can fly. It's no wonder--in Tree City, none of the birds do. When Charlie seeks out the secret behind his feathers, Doctor Nightingale claims he has a dangerous childhood disease, the cure for which is feather plucking. Charlie will do anything to find out the truth, even disobey the adults who think they know what's best for him. This new edition of the entertaining and inspiring chapter book for kids ages 6-9 has over thirty illustrations by Daniel McCloskey.

Charlie Sparrow is the only bird in Tree City who can fly, but Mayor Peck insists he's faking it. When Charlie learns of a book proving the truth about flight, he leaves Tree City to find it, facing a sharp-beaked thug and a den of mythical bird-eating creatures with claws and whiskers. With the help of his friends, Charlie discovers deeply held secrets about the mayor that must be exposed for the citizens of Tree City to wake up to their birthright--flight. Charlie Sparrow's adventure continues in this chapter book for kids ages 6-9 with over fifty illustrations.