The Fledgling

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The Fledging is a 1980 children's novel by Jane Langton. The story, set in Concord, Massachusetts, follows a young girl who believes she can fly and explores themes of environmentalism and transcendentalism. [1] It is the fourth book in the Hall Family Chronicles series. The book was a Newbery Honor selection in 1981 and is an American Library Association Notable Children's Book. [2] [3]

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  1. ↑ Laura Davis-Clapper. "The Fledgling by Jane Langton". EBSCO.com. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  2. ↑ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  3. ↑ Oklahoma State Department of Education. ""Must-Read" Books for Elementary Students" (PDF). Retrieved 7 December 2025.
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