Thomas's ability to fly brings heartbreak and happiness.
One day the Fat Fairy turns up at Thomas Top's house to grant him a birthday wish. Thomas's ability to fly makes him popular at school, but brings him heartache too - he is suspended and that makes life at home with two unhappy parents even worse.
Then the Fat Fairy turns up again, and with help from her and Thomas's new friend Mr Vinnie, a flying painter and decorator, everything changes. The charm and originality of Sally Gardner's writing and drawings shines though this story of the blossoming of an unconfident child, with its humour, poignancy and wonderful characters.
