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Bill Harley introduces an excerpt from NIGHT FLYING by Rita Murphy.
Georgia Hansen can fly, like all of the women in her family. It's been kept secret, thanks to the rules enforced by her strict, dominating grandmother. Now, on the verge of her first solo flight, her rebellious Aunt Carmen returns for a visit and exposes other family secrets. Confused and hurt, Georgia must choose between remaining loyal to her grandmother or rebelling and making her own rules.
Each episode of Camel's Hump Radio features a compelling excerpt from a book, read by a professional actor and accented with original music. Our goal is to air an excerpt that hooks the listener into the story and ends with a finish that leaves them wanting to read the rest of the book. A companion website allows listeners to learn more about the featured books, authors and provides additional related material.
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Piece Description
Bill Harley introduces an excerpt from NIGHT FLYING by Rita Murphy. Georgia Hansen can fly, like all of the women in her family. It's been kept secret, thanks to the rules enforced by her strict, dominating grandmother. Now, on the verge of her first solo flight, her rebellious Aunt Carmen returns for a visit and exposes other family secrets. Confused and hurt, Georgia must choose between remaining loyal to her grandmother or rebelling and making her own rules. Each episode of Camel's Hump Radio features a compelling excerpt from a book, read by a professional actor and accented with original music. Our goal is to air an excerpt that hooks the listener into the story and ends with a finish that leaves them wanting to read the rest of the book. A companion website allows listeners to learn more about the featured books, authors and provides additional related material.
Broadcast History
One of thirteen episodes featured in Season 5 of Camel's Hump Radio, produced by Vermont Public Radio.
Timing and Cues
TRT: 28:41
In: CHR Theme Music
Out: (theme music out)
Musical Works
Original music composed by Peter Engisch, copyright 2004 Vermont Public Radio





Deborah Astley
Posted on May 16, 2005 at 11:00 AM | Permalink
Review of Night Flying
Looking for great radio for young people? Here it is. I'm hooked. Having worked in elementary and high school libraries and parented my own two children, I know it is difficult to get young people to read. Somewhere around 6th grade, interest in reading dies down as other more demanding urges take over. A compelling chapter of Night Flying is presented by an excellent reader. I chose to listen to this excerpt because I've always dreamed of flying . . . without an airplane. In this internet age of interactivity, it is good that there is a companion website for young readers to learn more about the featured book and author. Listen to this piece and find out why pigeons in the barn are like bad relatives and what age has been chosen as the age of reason. Good intro and outro. As Bill Harley says, "reading is another way to fly" and "watch out for low flying women." This is good stuff!!