The Great Dodo Comeback

Description

Dodos have been extinct for over 300 years. But what if they could be given another chance at life? Just imagine that!Leni loves birds. So when two scientists arrive on her island home to try to de-extinct the dodo, she jumps at the chance to help. But Benny Shoober, the Sugar King, hates birds and loves growing sugar. He's determined that the dodo will be a no-show...A fun, quirky and timely adventure with great conservation and ecological messages.

Fiona Sandiford (Author) Fiona Sandiford is a journalist with 20 years' experience as an editor and writer on numerous magazine titles in both the UK and Australia. She lives in Sussex and enjoys drinking strong tea, listening to soul and disco, stroking her dog's ears and watching Steve Martin movies. But perhaps her greatest love is making mischief with words. The Great Dodo Comeback is her first story for children. Clare Elsom (Illustrator) Clare Elsom is an illustrator of lots of popular children's books. She lives in Devon where she can be found drawing dodos, paddle boarding and having adventures with her young son.

This is a cracking adventure and an exciting debut, with a lovely element of magic about it. * Jo Simmons, author of I Swapped My Brother on the Internet *