Girls Don't Fly

By: Kristen Chandler

Narrated by: Becca Battoe

She’s learning to be
happy . . . on her own.

Myra is used to keeping her feet firmly on the ground. She’s got four younger brothers, overworked parents, and a pregnant older sister, and if Myra wasn’t there to take care of everyone, they’d probably fall apart. But when her boyfriend unceremoniously dumps her, Myra feels like she’s lost her footing. Suddenly she’s doing things she never would have a few months earlier: jumping around in a chicken suit for a part-time job, competing against her ex-boyfriend for a scholarship to study birds in the Galápagos, and falling for a guy who’s encouraging her to leap from her old life . . . and fly.
With plenty of heart and humor, Kristin Chandler tells a story that will make you feel good from the soles of your feet to the tips of your wings.

Critic reviews

"... the depiction of small-town dynamics, high-school breakups, crappy after-school jobs, and Myra's growing desire to break free from limited expectations is both fresh and relatable." — Horn Book, October 1, 2011

"The protagonist is a delightfully spunky teen whose witticisms will keep readers laughing, and her deeply felt connection to her family ... will leave them with watery eyes. Fans of Sarah Dessen will want to grab this one." — School Library Journal, January 2011

"Mixing ecological facts and humor, Chandler does a brilliant job of creating a very real world..." — IndieBound, Vivian Evans, the King's English, Salt Lake City, UT

Cute Story

What made the experience of listening to Girls Don't Fly the most enjoyable?

it wasn't long and the performance was good

What was one of the most memorable moments of Girls Don't Fly?

hmmm .. maybe the scene where Melissa asks Myra not to leave her while she is delivering the baby , it gave me the feeling of how important she is in the family

What about Becca Battoe’s performance did you like?

her speed in the reading was good , but she needs to have more voices for the characters

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

the scene when Melissa came to pick up Myra though she shouldn't drive

Any additional comments?

it was a light cute story good for a weekend :)

didn't wanted to end... sequel?

fully satisfied with the book but still wanting more. Will be looking for a sequel as soon as I hit send

Loved the narrator, loved the story!

Where does Girls Don't Fly rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Totally enjoyed this book! I'm waiting for the narrator to read more books, she is on of my favorites!

cute story, good for a lazy afternoon

I thought this was a feel good cute story. One that makes you root for the main character and feel good afterwards.

Enjoyed this a lot!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It was an easy listen and I liked the characters.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Girls Don't Fly?

Loved it when the teacher discovered she had discounted the main character's intelligence.

Have you listened to any of Becca Battoe’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Never have.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No extremes. Just a good story about a girl who discovers things about herself and the people around her.