"'I wonder why they go back and forth every day?' 'That's their secret, ' said Great-gran. 'Maybe one day they'll tell you.'"
A small boy, Jago, living on a remote island setting is missing his Dad. But he is reassured by an imaginary trip to the far north with the Ferry Birds (turnstones).
A second narrative strand about Great-gran's war experience as an auxiliary pilot adds depth to this beautiful story which has much to offer all ages from 5+
Tagged birds , islands and seaside and coasts