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Wings #2
Wild Wings
Vega, a kestral, begins life trapped in a falconry. His owl friend encourages him to escape and seek the freedom of the skies. But the world is under threat from a gang of mutant rats who have escaped from a laboratory. Can Vega and his friends from the woodlands save the world from being thrust into permanent darkness?
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1991
18 people want to read
About the author
Don Conroy
54 books3 followersDon Conroy is a man of many talents — a writer, a television presenter, a naturalist, an environmentalist and a working artist who has had many exhibitions.
Perhaps best known to the young people of Ireland for his appearances as Uncle Don to Dustin, Socky and Zig & Zag on RTE’s The Den, Don has also had a several TV series of his own – “Paint for Fun”, from which came a successful book and “The Art of Don”.
Don studied life drawings and culture at the National College of Art and then worked as designer and illustrator for advertising agencies as well as in the theatre.
A keen naturalist, he is actively involved in conservation. Don played an important part in the highly successful project to reintroduce the Golden Eagle to Ireland as well as establishing a sanctuary for Whales and Dolphins in Irish waters (the first of its kind in Europe).
Don is the author of many books for children and young adults. He travels the country promoting the message of art and conservation.
Don lives in Wicklow, Ireland with his wife. He has five grown up children and nine grandchildren.
Perhaps best known to the young people of Ireland for his appearances as Uncle Don to Dustin, Socky and Zig & Zag on RTE’s The Den, Don has also had a several TV series of his own – “Paint for Fun”, from which came a successful book and “The Art of Don”.
Don studied life drawings and culture at the National College of Art and then worked as designer and illustrator for advertising agencies as well as in the theatre.
A keen naturalist, he is actively involved in conservation. Don played an important part in the highly successful project to reintroduce the Golden Eagle to Ireland as well as establishing a sanctuary for Whales and Dolphins in Irish waters (the first of its kind in Europe).
Don is the author of many books for children and young adults. He travels the country promoting the message of art and conservation.
Don lives in Wicklow, Ireland with his wife. He has five grown up children and nine grandchildren.
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January 23, 2026
Having met Don Conroy myself during one of his drawing sessions at a Dublin pub years ago adds such a nostalgic layer to the pages. Knowing the man behind the sketches—his passion for nature and that gentle, artistic energy—makes Vega (the young kestrel) ’s journey to save his friends feel even more special!
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