The Fledgling
The Fledgling 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]
Characters
[edit]- Georgina "Georgie" Dorian - a small girl who believes that she can fly
- The Goose Prince - a Canada goose who teaches Georgina to fly
- Eleanor Hall - Georgina's orphaned stepcousin
- Edward "Eddy" Hall - Eleanor's brother
- Frederick "Uncle Freddy" Hall - Georgina's stepfather; married to Alex Hall
- Alexandra "Aunt Alex" Hall - Georgina's stepmother; married to Frederick Hall
- Mr. Ralph Alonzo Preek - a hunter obsessed with The Goose Prince
References
[edit]- ↑ Laura Davis-Clapper. "The Fledgling by Jane Langton". EBSCO.com. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ Oklahoma State Department of Education. ""Must-Read" Books for Elementary Students" (PDF). Retrieved 7 December 2025.
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