MS Review – Wingless – middle school fantasy

Witzaney, Catherine. Wingless. Wisdom, MT: Chicken Scratch Books, 2023.

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Summary

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.

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My MS Review

Catherine Witzaney is a new-to-me author, and I really liked Wingless. Witzaney did a wonderful job of building her fantasy world and creating characters that readers will relate to and like. 

Witzaney put her author’s note at the start of the book, which I appreciated, as it provided information that helped me better understand the story and characters.

Wingless is a story about prejudice, a story about family, and a story about caring for others. These are all themes that middle school students can relate to. I think Witzaney shows that she knows her audience. 

Wingless would be a great addition to a K-12 Christian school library. It is appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students.

I received a complimentary copy of Wingless. This is my honest review.

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