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Most Referenced Works
Awards for Works
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Spies in the Sky: Inspired by the True Story of the Pigeons Who Went to War
Seaforth
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Pantera Press
,
2023
26835780
2023
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Royal Blue is a royal racing pigeon of impeccable pedigree. His father was a racing champion & Blue can't wait to follow in his impressive footsteps. Every morning he wakes up in his comfortable box in the beautiful loft at Sandringham House, eats the very best of seeds, and spends the day training with his friends to be the fastest and strongest pigeon in Britain. But the landscape beneath him as he flies is beginning to change: the lovely gardens are being dug up, ugly vegetables are replacing the beautiful flowers, and large trucks are driving up and down the roads. Until one day the King himself comes to visit the loft, choosing Blue personally for a very special assignment. Blue finds himself on the coast of England, far away from his comfortable home, the newest member of the Royal Pigeon Service, a group of pigeons that don't appreciate his refined manners and requests for better food. Racing soon falls away, as Blue takes on new responsibilities, helping with rescues, carrying secrets, and facing dangers he could never have imagined. As he and his new friends face the dark days of war, one thing will become clear: courage and friendship can be found in the unlikeliest of places.' (Publication summary)
- 2024 winner HNSA Historical Novel Prize — Children and Young Adult
- 2024 shortlisted Readings Prizes — The Readings Children’s Book Prize
- 2024 longlisted Book Links Award for Historical Fiction
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Born to Fly
Born to Fly : The Story of Captain Harry Butler
Rundle Mall/Rundle Street
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MidnightSun
,
2019
16978594
2019
single work
picture book
biography
children's
'Born in 1889 on a farm in rural South Australia, Harry Butler was determined to fly. Follow Harry’s remarkable journey from studying the flight of his chickens to becoming one of Australia’s most significant pioneer aviators.
'An inspiring true story of a young Australian hero who proved that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and follow your dreams.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
- 2020 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Eve Pownall Award
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