ISBN 9781946395658 | paperback | $7.99 | publication date May 2022
Part of Niki Daly’s Lolo Series
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
More fun is on the way for Lolo in Fly High, Lolo, the fourth book in Niki Daly’s Lolo series for beginning readers. Lolo is kind-hearted, creative, full of joy, and— whether it’s making homemade Christmas decorations from recycled plastics, or stepping in when the school play goes awry—she always knows just what to do to save the day!
In this collection of easy-to-read stories, we meet Lolo, a girl who lives in South Africa with her mother and grandmother, Gogo. Charmingly illustrated by the author, Fly High, Lolo follows Lolo as she explores her world, and the new adventures each day brings.
In Fly High, Lolo, Lolo gets an unexpected role in the school play, meets Miss Teen the Beauty Queen, goes on a beach clean-up with Mama’s new friend, and makes beautiful recycled Christmas decorations.
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Other books in the series:
Here Comes Lolo
Hooray for Lolo
You’re a Star, Lolo
Praise for Fly High, Lolo
A Skipping Stones 2023 Honor Book
Named a Best Chapter Book of 2022 by School Library Journal
“This fourth book in the “Lolo” series packs a delightful mix of ventures a young girl might typically experience. […] A beautiful addition to the series, and a worthy addition to library shelves. Lolo is an inspiration and a wonderful portrayal of little girls everywhere.” — School Library Journal, starred review
“Daly’s whimsical illustrations of Lolo and her loved ones grace each page, making for a fun and quick read. […] True to form, the latest in this series is full of heart and hope.”—Kirkus
“[A]nother charming book in [Daly’s] series, dealing with daily adventures, unusual opportunities and ways of learning useful new life skills.” — The Independent (SA)
“Four new stories about an irrepressible, happy little girl, Lolo, and her life with her family and friends in South Africa. […] Gentle, everyday tales with plenty of humour and likeable characters, I would recommend the Lolo books to primary schools and young readers -they will definitely make you smile.” — The School Librarian
Praise for the Lolo series
“[D]rawn tenderly and told in a way that honors the characters and their culture. Another winning addition—Lolo is indeed a star!”— Kirkus, starred review
“With a simply written, graceful text and gray-scale pictures on nearly every page, these appealing stories are just right for children moving from beginning readers to chapter books.” —Booklist
“Black and white sketches of the storylines help the emerging reader reflect on main ideas presented in this sweet chapter book for young readers.” —Skipping Stones Magazine
“[T]he books in the series thus far are charming, touching, and captivating. I loved reading these books, and I cannot wait to pass both titles on to my 8 year old niece. I hope that she enjoys this window into a South African girl’s life, and sees herself in Lolo’s own experiences.” — Klem-Marí Cajigas, Global Literature in Libraries
“Black and white illustrations accompany every page and let Lolo come to life in a way, which will have readers wanting to play with her.[…] This is an enjoyable, chapter book read, which adds a nice mix of fun, positivity, and hint of cultural knowledge…and is very accessible to the intended age group.”—Bookworm for Kids
“Lolo’s stories will be a delightful asset to any primary school bookshelf.” —The School Librarian
About The Author
Niki Daly’s groundbreaking Not So Fast Songololo, winner of a US Parent’s Choice Award, paved the way for post-apartheid South African children’s books. Among his many books, Niki Daly’s Jamela’s Dress was chosen by the ALA as a Notable Children’s Book and by Booklist as one of the Top 10 African American Picture Books of 2000. It also won both the Children’s Literature Choice Award and the Parents’ Choice Silver Award. Niki lives with his wife, the author and illustrator Jude Daly, in South Africa.