The Wall and the Wing - Book 1
Summary - In a vast and sparkling city where nearly everyone can fly, 12-year-old Gurl is trapped. Orphaned and lonely, she believes she is nothing more than a flightless "leadfoot", until one fateful night, when she discovers that she has the power to make herself invisible. But even with this newfound talent, Gurl can't hide from a giant rat man with a taste for cats, a manipulative matron with a penchant for plastic surgery, and a belligerent boy named Bug.
Gradually, Gurl learns to control her power and teams up with Bug to figure out who and what she is. Their quest takes them on a wild ride where they confront mind-bending monkeys, an eccentric genius with a head full of grass and a pocket full of kittens and the handsome but lethal Sweetcheeks Grabowski -- the gangster, who holds the key to Gurl's past and the world's future.
Reviews
"Ruby has created a unique, layered alternate world with some complex characters... and some really bizarre creatures and relationships... Lovers of urban fantasy, or readers who appreciate quirky, funny, scary, original books, will enjoy The Wall and the Wing. Highly recommended." - Monster Librarian
"And so, my friends, by all means get your hands on this book and have a look-see. I doubt that you'll work it all out in advance, and I guarantee you won't regret it. - Writing & Ruminating
"The Wall and the Wing is one of the best books I have ever read." - Little Reader Book Reviews
""The book was written in first person. It makes it very important to the book because it describes the feelings of Gurl in a very complex way." - ChloeBest
"This story of friendship, forgotten pasts, mobsters, and giant rat people will leave any fantasy lover begging for more." - Ally Katzz
"Overall, The Wall and the Wing produces an interesting and entertaining mixture of the real and identifiable and the surreal and imaginative... At its heart, though – and it does have a heart – is the story of a pair of youngsters who are trying to overcome their defects and find their place in the world." - Good to Read
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