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Fly By Night

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‘To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark.' —Victor Hugo

I’ve had this quote saved for a while, and only just got around to making a tribute to Mosca Mye, the plucky protagonist of one of my most favorite books ever, Frances Hardinge’s Fly By Night, a story that tactfully and creatively addresses issues like political division, mass censorship and distrust of monarchy, all centered in a fascinating and engaging fictional world where power does not manifest in the form of magical abilities (as in most fantasy) but in the form of literacy. And what a strange and dangerous power it is…

(I’m not saying y’all should read it… but y’all should read it.)

(somewhat unrelated but i should mention that there is practically zero romance in this story?? Just one of the many reasons why I love it so much ok)

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I LOVED this book as a kid, and I guess even though I don't own it anymore I still love it~ Of the many many books I read as a child, this was definitely one of the most definitive. 

An amazing tribute!