The Strange Gift Of Gwendolyn Golden Analysis

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The Strange Gift of Gwendolyn Golden follows a 13 year old girl named Gwen who has just discovered that she is a night flyer. Gwen is, understandably, confused and begins to seek out answers about her odd new flying abilities. At first she tries to hide her skills from her family and friends, but as her control slips, she is forced to involve her best friend in her life changing predicament. She soon learns that she is not the only one keeping secrets in her community. There are other night flyers, one of which is Mrs. Forest, the lady who has run the local candy store since further back than Gwen can remember. As Gwen tries her best to keep her feet on the ground, Mrs. Forest begins to give her some uncalled for advice. Gwen discovers that

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