Legends are born every day-in a fly's world Come fly along with Jimmy as he darts and weaves his way through the world of humans, wreaking havoc as he goes Jimmy Was a Fly is a story of one fly's adventurous life. The tale of this local legend who has recently met his end in a battle with a human is told by his old friend, Geep, to a group of young flies, or fleyts as they are known. Jimmy was a sharp, brave leader who had volatile interactions with humans from the very beginning, and was always first into a fight and the last out. Jimmy Was a Fly emphasizes the superior aerobatics of flies. Geep describes their maneuvers in detail, as flying is a primary source of pride to flies; it is what they do best. With each anecdote told, Jimmy's legend amplifies among the young fleyts. Jimmy meets his end in an epic battle of human versus fly. After telling the story, Geep sees a young fly named Jeremy take off for Jimmy-like adventures as the life of flies continues