The Importance of Wings - NEW REVIEW

Author: Robin Friedman

All Roxanne wants in life is to be more American, just like the “Brady Bunch”, but as she goes along her adventure, she realizes that life isn’t all about being popular or sporty like the girls from her school. Roxanne is a 13 year old Israeli girl whose parents are rarely around. Her mother is back in Israel taking care of her sick mother and her father is busy working as a taxi driver in Manhattan. She lives next door to a house that everyone calls “The Cursed House”; however once another Israeli girl, Lait, moves in things change for Roxanne. At first, everyone worried and teased Lait about living in the house, but because of her braveness and strength, she was able to kill the curse. As you read the book, you will experience friendship, sacrifices, lessons, bonds, sadness and farewells. I recommend this book for kids ages 9-10 and up.

Year Released: 2009
Grades 2-5

The Importance of Wings