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Wings of Glory

By: Dermot O’Leary, Claire Powell - illustrator
Narrated by: Dermot O’Leary
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Summary

Can one tiny bird help to win a world war? A funny action-adventure story with a feathery twist, from bestselling children's author, Dermot O'Leary.

It's 1940, and the world is at war. Linus, a swift, has always dreamed of flying with the Royal Bird Force and making a name for himself as a squadron leader. So when he and his sister, Ava, have the opportunity to volunteer, he jumps at the chance.

But it's a dangerous journey, and Ava goes missing before they manage to reach the airfield for training. Now, Linus has two missions: help the war effort and find his sister.

Linus will face bomber planes, arrogant falcons, and a spy who's determined to take him down...

He is brave and fast and kind - but can Linus prove that helping win the war is more about the size of your heart than the size of your wings?

Featuring courageous loop-the-loops, top secret plans and more than a smattering of bird poo, this wartime tail will make you laugh and cry - and maybe teach you a thing or two as well.
©2023 Dermot O’Leary (P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Animals Fiction Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction War Funny Heartfelt Espionage Military
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Well done.detmot working with kids as a career and now a grandmothet i know they will live this book and thank u for doing an audio as i m sigjt ipedef

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Fantastic Story!

Great story that kept me gripped, and Dermot did some great voices for the characters! would definitely recommend for adults and children alike.

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Incredible!

I loved this book and as I read Dermot O'Leary's book I think it is one of his best. PS it helped me sleep.

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