The Amazing Flight of Darius Frobisher

by Bill Harley

Book Overview

A young orphan's hopes and an unusual bicycle bring about magical results in this imaginative middle grade adventure from award-winning author Bill Harley.

Life is an adventure for ten-year-old Darius Frobisher. His eccentric father Rudy sells insurance four days a week. The other three days he goes on exotic journeys. But when his father flies off in a hot air balloon and doesn't come back, Darius's happy, carefree life suddenly comes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 156145494X
• ISBN13: 9781561454945
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

If you are looking for a book with non-stop action, then THE AMAZING FLIGHT OF DARIUS FROBISHER is a very good choice. This book is about a boy named, appropriately enough, Darius Frobisher. Darius's father is a man that travels the world to very amazing places. A sad fact is that Darius's mother died when he was younger. While Darius's father is out, you may be wondering "who Darius is with, and what is he doing?" Well, most of the time Darius is making up trouble for Miss Hastings. Miss Hastings is Darius's nanny, in a way, except they get into trouble together -- and Miss Hastings burns toast. Anyway, when Darius's father goes on a hot air balloon ride and never comes back, Darius has to go live with his Aunt Inga (who is evil!). When Darius get there he finds something special that he just might be able to use to make a run for home -- and Miss Hastings -- where he can be happy again. I give this book 4 stars for the really creative things the author does with this story! Reviewed by: Liz

A wonderful story

There is wonderful friendship that develops between the author and the reader in this book. The author at times talks directly to the reader while telling the story. The characters are both lovable and hateful, and there are plenty of twists and turns to hold the readers attention. Snuggle down and read this to a favorite child or just enjoy it all by yourself.