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Betty Brock

Betty Brock is the author of several books for young children. She has two grown daughters and lives in Alexandria, VA.

No Flying in the House: Adorable book for young readers

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No Flying in the House by Betty Brock

Annabel Tippins is not like other girls. First, she has no parents. Second, she is cared for by a tiny white dog named Gloria. Third, Gloria can talk. When Annabel starts to discover the truth about her past, she’ll have to make a choice between the parents she has always wanted, and the best friend she has ever had.

No Flying in the House by Betty Brock is an engaging tale of a young girl trying to find her way in the world with only a little dog for guidance. Torn between her love for Gloria, and her discovery that she is a fairy, Annabel tries to discover the truth behind her parents’ disappearance. The subject material is mostly lighthearted, but the evil Belinda adds a note of sinister tension to the story without being too scary for younger readers. The relationship between Annabel and Gloria is charming, and the s... Read More

February 6th, 2011. ´s rating: | | , | SFF Reviews | 1 comment
More fantasy by Betty Brock

Betty Brock The Shades children's fantasy book reviewsThe Shades — (1971) Ages 9-12. Publisher: After Hollis washes his eyes in the dolphin fountain, he is able to see a special world whose inhabitants are the shadows of those people that have entered the garden of the house he is visiting.