The Magic Parachute
About
Robbie MacKenzie is a shy and kind-hearted boy who lives on a remote island in the Outer Hebrides. He dreams of flying like the seabirds that soar over the island of St. Margaret. One day, his life changes when a storm brings an injured albatross to his doorstep. Robbie and his mother Joanna nurse the bird back to health. His name is Alfonso. Robbie and Alfonso form a special bond and become inseparable friends.
An evil widow named Fiona Tornleaf, plots against the MacKenzie family because she thinks they’re going to change the old ways of the island. She dabbles in the black arts and causes misfortune whenever and wherever she pleases.
But Robbie’s world is shattered when his father, a pilot, goes missing in a plane crash. The only thing that the rescue team finds is his father’s parachute, which they bring back to the MacKenzie home. To Robbie’s surprise, the parachute seems to have a mind of its own and responds to his touch. Soon, Robbie discovers that the parachute can lift him up in the air and take him on amazing journeys across the sky.
Together with Alfonso, Robbie embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, hoping to find his father and learn the secrets of the sky. But he also faces dangers and challenges along the way, as he encounters storms, pirates, and mysterious islands. Will Robbie be able to fulfill his dream of flying and reunite with his father? Find out in this thrilling and heartwarming story of friendship, courage, and wonder.
Praise for this book
This is a charming story full of adventures, lessons, bravery, and so much more! Through the story, we are able to follow multiple storylines that converge seamlessly into an adventure of a lifetime for young Robbie and those around him!
During The Magic Parachute, we follow Robbie as he struggles with fitting in on his small island, only to have his life altered when a storm brings an injured albatross, Alfonso, to his home that he nurses back to health and ultimately becomes a dear friend that helps him through his father being pronounced missing at sea and leaving only a parachute to remember him by. When Robbie discovers the parachute helps him to fulfill his dream of flying, he and his best friend, Alfonso, are able to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
From following your dreams, the importance of family, overcoming tragedy, and the power of friendship, this book has it all for anyone who is lucky enough to read it. The character development is impressive, and the pacing of the story is perfect. I highly recommend for anyone who loves fantasy and adventure!