A Time to Fly Free Author:Stephanie Tolan "He was free! He had walked out the door and no one had stopped him. He was actually free! — Freedom is all Joshua Taylor wants: freedom from teachers, textbooks, and insensitive peers. Angered by his prisonlike education, Josh abruptly leaves class one day, determined never to return. On his way home, the truant Josh meets Rafferty - a man wh... more »o shares his fascination with birds.
Together, Josh and Rafferty care for sick and injured birds. As Josh heals his own inner wounds, he develops a sense of pride and self-worth. It is then he learns to cope with an imperfect world, finding his special place in society.« less