Wings of Glory
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Wings of Glory
Wings of Glory
Join one tiny bird on a hilarious adventure to save his sister - and his country! An action-packed tale of courage, adventure and a smattering of bird poo, from the bestselling children's author of Toto the Ninja Cat, Dermot O'Leary, with glorious illustrations throughout by Claire Powell.
Join one tiny bird on a hilarious adventure to save his sister - and his country!
An action-packed tale of courage, adventure and a smattering of bird poo, from the bestselling children's author of Toto the Ninja Cat, Dermot O'Leary, with glorious illustrations throughout by Claire Powell.
"Full of adventure and heart" - Cressida Cowell, bestselling author of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
"Magnificent fun" - David Walliams, bestselling author of CODE NAME BANANAS
Royal Bird Force recruit Linus can't wait for his big adventure. He's out to prove that swifts can be just as brave as falcons, with a combination of teamwork, talons and of course poo!
But with his sister missing and rumours of a spy amongst their ranks, can Linus become the hero he dreams of?
Featuring courageous loop-the-loops, top-secret plans and a smattering of bird poo, this heroic tail will keep young readers entertained and giggling from start to finish.
"A wonderful, heartwarming read that captures the feel of camaraderie" - Parent of a reader aged 8 (Toppsta)
"I loved this book about Linus who is a very brave tiny bird... [it] is very exciting and made me laugh at the poop bits." - Reader aged 7 (Toppsta)
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781444961638
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 April 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Claire Powell
- Illustrated by Claire Powell
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 192.0mm
Height: 124.0mm
Weight: 174g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Dermot O Leary (Author)
Dermot O'Leary is the bestselling author of the Toto the Ninja Cat series, which has sold hundreds of thousands of copies and been translated into sixteen languages.His career in television, radio and entertainment has established him as ahousehold name. He's presented shows for BBC, ITV and Channel 4, and his Radio 2 show airs on Saturday mornings.He is passionate about history but when he's not got his head in a history book, he enjoys time with his son and an afternoon at the Arsenal, or a nice wild swim.You can find Dermot on Twitter and Instagram: @radiolearyClaire Powell (Illustrator) Claire is an illustrator, writer and designer who lives and works in London. She has spent several years as a design director in the world of channel rebranding working for clients such as Nickelodeon, BBC Three, CBBC and BBC One. Claire has a tendency towards humour and bright, bold use of colour and she loves creating strong typographical layouts to help tell a story.Also by Dermot O’Leary
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