The Serendipity of Flightless Things is a middle-grade novel written by Fiadhnait Moser. This magical-realism story follows the journey of an Irish girl who is sent to a mysterious town in Virginia to live with her long-lost mother. The book combines elements of Alice Hoffman’s Nightbird and Claire Legrand’s The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls, creating a unique and enchanting reading experience.

The protagonist of the story is a young girl named Maeve, who has always felt like an outsider in her small Irish village. When she receives a letter from her estranged mother, inviting her to come live with her in Virginia, Maeve embarks on a journey that will change her life forever. She leaves behind everything she knows and travels to the unfamiliar town of Serendipity.

Upon arriving in Serendipity, Maeve discovers that the town is filled with peculiar and extraordinary things. From talking animals to flying bicycles, the town seems to be a place where magic and reality intertwine. As Maeve explores her new surroundings, she encounters a cast of eccentric characters who help her uncover the secrets of her past and embrace her own uniqueness.

Throughout the story, themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and the power of imagination are explored. Maeve learns to embrace her differences and finds strength in her own flightlessness. She discovers that being different is not something to be ashamed of but rather something that makes her special.

Fiadhnait Moser’s writing style is whimsical and lyrical, capturing the essence of magical realism. The author weaves together elements of fantasy and reality seamlessly, creating a world that feels both familiar and enchanting. The Serendipity of Flightless Things is a heartwarming tale that will captivate readers of all ages with its imaginative storytelling and relatable themes.

In conclusion, The Serendipity of Flightless Things is a middle-grade novel that takes readers on a magical journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Fiadhnait Moser’s storytelling skills and the blend of magical realism make this book a delightful read for fans of Alice Hoffman and Claire Legrand.

• The Serendipity of Flightless Things

• By: Fiadhnait Moser
• Narrated by: Heather O’Neill

This high school fantasy fantasy novel by The Flourishing of Floralie Laurel is about an Irish girl sent to a mysterious Virginia town to live with her long-lost mother, and is Alice Hoffman’s Nightbird meets Claire Legrand’s The Cavendish. House for men and women!

In the midst of the 1971 Troubles between the Army of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, 12-year-old Finn lives in a fairy tale world of his own. Raised by his grandmother, Nuala, the village storyteller, Finn spends his days playing plays in the woods, crafting fairy tales to tell his friend Darcy, longing to go to the island. Inis Eala to meet the swans there, and wait for her father to return from the war. She has long since stopped believing in happy endings and miracles, preferring instead to believe in chance, or “happy mistakes”. While Nuala delights in the safety and routines of quiet village life, the courageous Finn craves adventure…something comes to her faster than expected.

When Darcy is lost at sea and Nuala suddenly dies, Finn is moved to the wealthy town of Starlight Valley, Virginia, to live with her long-lost mother, Aoife, and half-sister, Posy – Kate. Finn is initially excited to get to know her newly formed family, but she can’t help but notice that things are a bit out of the ordinary. The town is surrounded by thorns, and even stranger is Aoife’s house, where the walls are covered with swan feathers and decorated with swan heads – and Aoife’s shoes appear to be made of swan bill. Finn tries to ignore the sinking feeling that something is wrong, but she begins to believe that what is happening is no coincidence. Instead, it was taken directly from one of her grandmother’s famous folk tales, The Children of Lir, about a mother who was scorned for turning all her children into swans. But Finn stopped believing those stories a long time ago… are they really true?

A bit too scattered to earn five stars, but very enjoyable. A beautifully told fairy tale. This would be a great bedtime read for older kids. Too much blood and murder for young people. The ending felt rushed, like I didn’t have enough time to get down the road of the mystery before it was over. And I still don’t know who Sojourn is. But I love to write well and there is a lot of poetry in this book. Enjoy.

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