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Lily is a photojournalist in search of the "animal people" who supposedly haunt the city's darkest slums. Hank is a slumdweller who knows the bad streets all too well. One night, in a brutal incident, their two lives collide—uptown Lily and downtown Hank, each with a quest and a role to play in the secret drama of the city's oldest inhabitants.

For the animal people walk among us. Native Americans call them the First People, but they have never left, and they claim the city for their own.

Not only have Hank and Lily stumbled onto a secret, they've stumbled into a war. And in this ...

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Overview

Lily is a photojournalist in search of the "animal people" who supposedly haunt the city's darkest slums. Hank is a slumdweller who knows the bad streets all too well. One night, in a brutal incident, their two lives collide—uptown Lily and downtown Hank, each with a quest and a role to play in the secret drama of the city's oldest inhabitants.

For the animal people walk among us. Native Americans call them the First People, but they have never left, and they claim the city for their own.

Not only have Hank and Lily stumbled onto a secret, they've stumbled into a war. And in this battle for the city's soul, nothing is quite as it appears.

The 1999 Best Novel World Fantasy Award Nominee.

Editorial Reviews

Booklist

"As page-turning and intelligent as usual for de Lint, who clearly has no equal as an urban fantasist . . . . First-rate."

The Washington Post

"The reader does not have to be strictly a fan of either thrillers or fantasy to thoroughly enjoy this delightful tale."

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Toronto Globe and Mail

"De Lint is as engaging a stylist as Stephen King, but considerably more inventive and ambitious."

VOYA
When cab driver Hank sees a man beating a woman in an alley, he stops to help and gets shot in the shoulder. Just before he's finished off, two punkish girls appear, stab the near-killer, heal Hank's shoulder by licking a finger and placing it on the wound, and run off without answering any of his questions. Thus Hank and photojournalist Lily begin their foray into the world of the "First People," creatures who are part animal, part human, and immortal. Joining Hank and Lily are Jack, who tells stories but hides from his own; Kerry, who struggles to separate reality from hallucination; the Crow Girls, eternally mischievous, wise, and whimsical; and many others who are all caught up in a battle to find "Raven's pot," a powerful artifact that was used to create the world. Someplace to be Flying is the perfect blend of Native American folklore with the real world in de Lint's now familiar fictional Canadian city of Newford. The plot is often surprising, and the characters are so fascinating and realistic that readers easily empathize with them. The book could not be better than it already is. Not only will it please committed visitors to Newford who read Dreams Underfoot (Tor, 1993/VOYA October 1993), Memory and Dream (Tor, 1994), The Ivory and the Horn (Tor, 1995), and Trader (Tor, 1997/VOYA August 1997), but also anyone interested in folklore and urban fantasy. For those who do not read fantasy at all, this engaging tale provides a good introduction to the genre. VOYA Codes: 5Q 4P S (Hard to imagine it being any better written, Broad general YA appeal, Senior High-defined as grades 10 to 12).
Neil Walsh
If you don't find something in the plot to keep you turning pages ravenously (and I'm sure you will), then the colourful characters, both animal people and people people, will charm you thoroughly. All in all, this is a very enjoyable book from one of the genre's best.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780765307576
  • Publisher: Doherty, Tom Associates, LLC
  • Publication date: 8/1/2005
  • Edition description: First Edition
  • Pages: 384
  • Sales rank: 850,655
  • Series: Newford Series
  • Product dimensions: 5.53 (w) x 8.31 (h) x 1.07 (d)

Meet the Author

Charles de Lint

The World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Onion Girl, Moonheart, and many other novels, Charles de Lint lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 21, 2008

    For fans of Charles de Lint and new readers...

    My first book by de Lint was 'The Onion Girl'. And though it was a book that was in the middle of some already established characters, I fell in love with de Lint's style of writing and the way he tells stories like they are the veins of what makes the world the way it is. 'Some Place to be Flying' is no exception. You will not be able to put it down. And if you do, you won't be able to wait until you can pick it up again. I now have 12 books of his, and every book is a new adventure with characters you grow to love or hate, you'll be gripping the pages in some places in aticipation. This book sent me flying and made me want to be corbae. This book is great for de Lint lovers and perfect for new readers. Enjoy!

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  • Posted December 9, 2008

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    fine urban fantasy

    In 1996 Newford, Canada cab driver Hank leaves his vehicle to stop a man beating up a woman in a nearby alley. The Good Samaritan takes a bullet in his shoulder for his efforts with the assailant apparently ready to kill him. Instead a girl comes off the roof and somehow kills the punk. She licks her fingers and touches Hank¿s wound with her moisturized fingers before running off. His shoulder immediately fully heals. Both Hank and the initial victim photojournalist Lily are stunned by the turn of events. --- Hank and Lily have had their initial encounter with the immortal 'First People,' a hybrid human-animal mix. The two shocked humans soon meet other strange individuals like Jack and Kerry, who both differently shun the ¿normal¿ world. The humans soon join the hunt by members of the First People to find the object that created the world, 'Raven's pot¿, for war is brewing and the winner is assured if they obtain possession of this magical artifact. --- Newford fans of course will appreciate this fine urban fantasy, but so will anyone who enjoys a strong tale with intriguing characters regardless of whether they are human or out of mythos. Jack and Lily are fabulous opposites who come together in search of the First People and soon begin a quest to find the Raven¿s Pot so it does not get into wrong hands. Though allegedly targeting high school readers, Charles de Lint¿s latest tale is urban fantasy at is best that all genre fans will enjoy. --- Harriet Klausner

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 20, 2001

    A Murder of Crows, An Unkindness of Ravens

    Once again, Charles de Lint has written a magical tale that will not disappoint the reader. The characters are complex, the story line fast paced and suspenseful, and the interweaving of Native American folklore into the Newford setting creates an entertaining read that will leave the reader wishing for more. Definitely a book to be savored and re-read,in between searching for the Crow Girls.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 30, 2000

    Wonderful

    Charles De Lint is a wonderful author and his dialog is superb! I loved his characters and I really enjoyed reading his books. Anyone who knows that you can find a little magic as long as you look will like reading this book. I did!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 24, 2000

    Urban Fantasy At Its Very Best

    I'm a long-time Charles de Lint fan, and this book didn't disappoint me. The characters are magical and fantastic, yet easy to relate to. De Lint uses elements of earthy folklore and weaves them into a wonderful story set against the background of a modern city. A must-read for anyone who likes a good tale.

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