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Devil Bird Island
Series: The Island Vet
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When Tia and Nat spot a turtle in difficulty off the coast of Devil Bird Island, they must help it find its way home in this inspiring tale of conservation from Gill Lewis. A camping trip to count puffins on Devil Bird Island turns into a...
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When Tia and Nat spot a turtle in difficulty off the coast of Devil Bird Island, they must help it find its way home in this inspiring tale of conservation from Gill Lewis.
A heartwarming and inspiring conservation adventure (Dyslexia-friendly)
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When Tia and Nat spot a turtle in difficulty off the coast of Devil Bird Island, they must help it find its way home in this inspiring tale of conservation from Gill Lewis.
A camping trip to count puffins on Devil Bird Island turns into a real adventure for friends Tia and Nat.
First, they have to rescue a mysterious marine animal caught in a fishing net and swept very far from home. Then, when it gets dark, they hear strange wailing and something white and ghostly flies at their tent.
Safely back home, they unravel the mysteries of the previous night and learn some important lessons about how everyone on the planet needs to look out for the wildlife around them.
Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
Series: The Island Vet
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Pirates and Sea Monsters
Tia and her mum start an adventurous new life on Gull Haven Island, finding lots of animals who need their help along the way. Tia’s mum has a new job as the vet on Gull Haven Island and there are a lot of animals who need her help. When she’s called away to help a sickly cow on a nearby...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Rescue at Seal Bay
Tia must show visitors to Gull Haven Island how to respect the environment and protect the animals who live there in this charming tale from award-winning author Gill Lewis. At the start of the summer, Tia is excited to see all the visitors arriving for their holidays on Gull Haven Island, and she’s delighted to make a new friend. But...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Devil Bird Island
When Tia and Nat spot a turtle in difficulty off the coast of Devil Bird Island, they must help it find its way home in this inspiring tale of conservation from Gill Lewis. A camping trip to count puffins on Devil Bird Island turns into a real adventure for friends Tia and Nat. First, they have to rescue a mysterious...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Winter Snow Goose
As autumn turns to winter on Gull Haven Island, a snow goose crash-lands amidst a storm. Tia and Nat jump to the rescue in this heartwarming tale from Gill Lewis. The arrival of a rare snow goose heralds the start of a very harsh winter for the Haven Islanders. They have to deal with long power cuts, and when the...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Storm Bird Magic
Amidst island tales of long-lost fairies and pirate chickens, Tia discovers the true magic of the elusive storm petrel in this uplifting tale of conservation from Gill Lewis. Long-lost fairies hiding near the lighthouse?Chickens belonging to a sea witch that warn sailors of coming storms?There are a lot of wild stories going about as some tall ships seek shelter in...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781800902787
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 January 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Irina Avgustinovich
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 7.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 130g
Pages: 72
About the Author
Gill Lewis worked as a vet in the UK and across the world before becoming the acclaimed author of numerous books for children, including Swan Song, Eagle Warrior and Run Wild. Gill's writing has earned her many awards such as the UKLA Children's Book Award and the Little Rebels Award, and several nominations for prestigious awards including the CILIP Carnegie Medal.
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Pirates and Sea Monsters
Tia and her mum start an adventurous new life on Gull Haven Island, finding lots of animals who need their help along the way. Tia’s mum has a new job as the vet on Gull Haven Island and there are a lot of animals who need her help. When she’s called away to help a sickly cow on a nearby...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Rescue at Seal Bay
Tia must show visitors to Gull Haven Island how to respect the environment and protect the animals who live there in this charming tale from award-winning author Gill Lewis. At the start of the summer, Tia is excited to see all the visitors arriving for their holidays on Gull Haven Island, and she’s delighted to make a new friend. But...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Run Wild
A thought-provoking and touching story of the bond between children and nature, from renowned storyteller and award-winning author Gill Lewis. Izzy and Asha need a space to call their own, away from difficult families, the Skull brothers, and the trouble they bring. But the derelict building site where they stake their claim already belongs to something else—a wilderness they never...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Winter Snow Goose
As autumn turns to winter on Gull Haven Island, a snow goose crash-lands amidst a storm. Tia and Nat jump to the rescue in this heartwarming tale from Gill Lewis. The arrival of a rare snow goose heralds the start of a very harsh winter for the Haven Islanders. They have to deal with long power cuts, and when the...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Storm Bird Magic
Amidst island tales of long-lost fairies and pirate chickens, Tia discovers the true magic of the elusive storm petrel in this uplifting tale of conservation from Gill Lewis. Long-lost fairies hiding near the lighthouse?Chickens belonging to a sea witch that warn sailors of coming storms?There are a lot of wild stories going about as some tall ships seek shelter in...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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