Mister Cassowary

by Samantha Wheeler

From the author of Smooch & Rose and Spud & Charli comes another thrilling adventure about Australia s endangered cassowaries Cassowaries are not just birds, Dad growled. They re the most dangerous birds in the world. When Flynn and Dad arrive at Grandad Barney s banana farm, it s clear that Flynn has a lot of investigating to do. Everything in the place is a mystery, especially his grandad who died almost a year ago, and the strange dinosaur-like birds called cassowaries that make his dad so scared. Why won t Dad tell Flynn what happened? After Flynn meets local girl Abby and discovers two orphaned baby cassowaries, the mystery deepens. Can Flynn find out the truth about his grandad and the cassowaries before it s too late?"

Genres: Childrens

176 pages, ebook

Published October 1, 2015

Reviews

[AshieLovesYou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Flynn is getting ready for the worst summer ever at Mission Beach, to help his dad prepare Grandad Barney's house for a sale, but Flynn's dad won't tell him what happened. And when 2, orphaned cassowary chicks, Peanut and Jumble, decide to enter Flynn's holiday, the truth is really bugging him.
A can't put down extravaganza by the one and only Samantha Wheeler.

[Wendy Orr · Rating 4 out of 5]

A junior novel mixing a bit of courage and family mystery with an environmental message. I like that it doesn’t minimize the risks in dealing with birds like cassowaries – actually, I don’t know that there are many birds like cassowaries! – and emphasizes the respect we need to show for nature.

[Siwa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ten-year-old Flynn knows nothing about Cassowaries. In fact, he doesn't know anything about this whole place called Mission Beach. The Rehab Center, the Banana Farm and of course Grandad Barney. Everything is a mystery! Dad never wants to tell him, same with mum, they always change topic.
And now even Cassowary Chicks! And if that's not enough, there's a cyclone coming... Peanut is safe, but where's Jumble?w

[Sara Oachesu · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute little book on the importance of self-confidence and family values as well as honesty. I recommend this book to kids aged 8 or older than that.