This story won a 5 Star review by Reader’s Favorite Inspirational and Uplifting read for the young and the not so young! Matica’s predicament turns into her greatest gift It’s a different story than any other. It’s even unique. A magical fantasy. An incredible combination of a young girl and her struggles and being in a spectacular place – the Great Andean mountains. The lives of the people in … Great Andean mountains. The lives of the people in the village, their interacting with one another and with the great amazing friendship between the girl and the mighty Andean condor – Talon and having the most amazing adventures and near misses one after the other together.
Matica, a small child who had a hard time finding acceptance with the Indians from her village, fly’s with Talon and has scores of adventures and near misses.
But will it stop her from having the greatest fun? No, it will not. Besides of being accepted now by the locals, a love develops between Amos, a local boy and herself as she overcomes her handicap and shows bravery and courage.
This is a coming-of-age story where Matica is learning patience, forgiveness and trust.
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Matica anad Talon continue to fly together, but they are young and accidents will happen. He goes to close to the mountain and Matica uses her knee to push them away. Talon will stay in the air too long and closes his eyes when landing. They crash and a long piece of bark impales Matica’s arm. The tree hasn’t done her head any favors. She worries her mother will forbid more flying, but for some reason her safe return seems to reassure her mother. The grieving teenager slowly recovers from losing his small, little brother. Many more adventures await Matica, her family, and the condors. One is a huge, black spider. Another the free fall that the condors can do while flying high above the earth. Then there is the unexpected wind and rain that wind and a rain storm. Her friendships continue to grow. Best of all, she realizes the community now accepts her, her small size, and the condors
.0 out of 5 starsAnother amazing story by Gigi Sedlmayer!
October 7, 2015
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“Talon on the Wing” is another captivating story by Gigi Sedlmayer! Young people and adults will love the story that revolves around Matica, a young girl with a growth disability. Matica uses her small size to her advantage. What does she love doing? Soaring through the sky with her beloved condor, Talon. The story is not predictable so I guarantee you”ll want to keep turning the pages, eagerly awaiting the next part of the adventure. You”ll find out how Talon and Matica handle difficult situations and how Talon’s parents come to their rescue. You’ll see whether the Indians from Peru accept Matica, for the amazing young lady she is, or shun her. The story is masterfully crafted, with excitement on every page. I highly recommend it. There are also important bits of wisdom woven throughout the book.
Reviewed by children’s author, Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
This book is about Matica, a little girl with a disability, who befriends some condors and then has flying adventures with them. It starts out differently than I imagined. I was as disappointed as Matica was when she realized it was only a dream. I appreciate it when the author points out what was not obvious to Matica, when she says, “Why didn’t you tell me that there are others like me? I always thought I was alone with that growth problem.” Sometimes children feel that they are alone in their disease or condition and need to know that there are others like them in the world suffering the same as they are.
The plot was easy to follow and flowed smoothly throughout the book. I loved how the condors act as much like children as the children do throughout the story. It is full of laughs and pranks and typical behavior of kids at that age.
I also found it to be inspirational and full of biblical messages in an unobtrusive way. Her brother is always her biggest fan and supporter, and there are plenty of positive messages that help Matica as she struggles with her sadness, doubts, negativity, and disability.
The ending came was fun and full of surprises. It was also a tear-jerker. I feel that this story would be perfect for a teacher to read out loud to a classroom full of students. There is so much to be learned and taught through the message in this delightful tale.