No Passengers Beyond This Point

I hate to do it, but I'm going to have to call this book a complete failure. I was with the story until the plane trip that landed the kids in Falling Bird. At that point, the story bounced around so much that it was impossible to follow and enjoy. I think it was possible to craft a story in this wo......more

While the ending seemed a little short and there were quite a few umaswered questions, this book was a fascinating read and a good discussion starter for tween readers. It is the kind of book you want to go back and reread once you know the ending.......more

I never would’ve chosen to read this book if it hadn’t been a bookclub pick. I am trying to take into consideration that it is a middle grade novel so the expectations are different than if it was a YA or adult novel. With their house being foreclosed on, a mother sends her three children on a plane......more

When three siblings get on a plane to go live with their Uncle Red, they are whisked away to a mysterious land of Falling Bird, where they must choose to become citizens, or remain passengers and try to return home. The temptations are many, and the siblings have to deal with their grief over leavin......more