Morris Rumpel And The Wings Of Icarus

Morris, the youngest member of the eccentric Rumpel family, is on his way to the sleepy town of Cranberry Corners to visit his grandparents. Thrilled to be away from his bossy sisters, Morris greets each new adventure with excitement - from his first airplane ride, to his first horseback ride on Fireweed (a mare with a mind of her own), to a friendship with a family of peregrine falcons. But the vacation turns out to hold more adventure than even Morris has bargained for. It begins the moment he is followed off the plane by a mysterious stranger, and the plot thickens as Morris realizes that his new friends, the falcons, are in serious peril. But with Rumpel resourcefulness he manages to save the falcons and emerge the hero of the day. The lighthearted style, amusing characters, and gentle humor are a major attraction for young readers with a taste for fun.

As Morris, the youngest member of the eccentric Rumpel family, visits his grandparents in Cranberry Corners, he discovers he is being followed by a mysterious stranger, and that the peregrine falcons he had befriended on past trips are now in peril.

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As Quincy and her family pack up to visit their dear friends, Bert and Ernie at their new fishing resort, they imagine lazy summer days lying on the dock, fishing and eating fresh salmon. But more than one mystery awaits them as the Rumpels are the only guests, the resort is a run-down dump and there are no fish ... Leah and Morris find signs of a very odd creature that looks a lot like a sasquatch!

As she enters the sixth grade, Quincy looks for a way to make her mark on the world.

"The Rumpels have gone into the bed-and-breakfast business - Quincy and Leah move into the attic, Mr. Rumpel renovates the chicken coop, Morris finds a new home for his red wrigglers, and Mrs. Rumpel begins planning très elegant meals" Cf. Our choice, 1996-1997