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Wings of Glory

An action-packed, funny adventure story

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Wings of Glory

By: Dermot O’Leary, Claire Powell
Narrated by: Dermot O’Leary
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 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 Animals & Nature Fiction Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction War Funny Heartfelt Espionage Military

Critic reviews

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)
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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.

Incredible!

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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

Brillant

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

Fantastic Story!

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