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041712 - FLYING CIRCUS: Through Thick and Thin (Children's book age 7+, Aeroplane Adventures Book 2)

By Leona Cobham

Aeroplane Adventures Book 2 - "Flying Circus Through Thick and Thin".

Four flying friends lead us on thrilling aerial adventures in this feel-good book packed with aviation information and historical references.

The planes find themselves in a remote base high in the mountains where one mistake can be fatal. They meet Nighthawk, a lovable stealth plane, but a rash impulse from Tom, the F-14, endangers the team. Does he have what it takes to save the day? How will the team tackle an illegal mine producing lethal radiation?

The Spitfire takes responsibility for the commemoration of the Battle of Waterloo. But can he convince the others of the importance of history? He is the ultimate squadron leader, cool and calm, as things around him begin to go awry in this hilarious tale of mistaken identities.

The planes pride themselves on their wings but when a forest fire breaks out, they find their need for a runway is a drawback. Can they put pride aside and accept help from a highly capable helicopter, a Chinook, who doesn’t need a runway?

These three stories of courage, recovering from mistakes, and valuing the unique qualities individuals bring to a team, provide inspiration for young readers to take courage and learn from every experience life presents.

Also available - Aeroplane Adventures Book 1 - "Flying Circus Takes to the Skies"  - see details below

These four pals love zooming through the sky. But when trouble blows in, are they as good at brainstorming as they are at barnstorming?

Tom the F-14 Tomcat has a need for speed. Convinced he’s only valued for his ability to break the sound barrier, the mighty fighter jet is determined to win a race to Australia to keep his airshow alive. But when a rival F-15 Eagle tricks him into skipping refuelling, the supersonic plane fears he’s let everyone down as his tanks run empty. Can Tom get help from his talented friends and finish the contest before it’s too late?

Take off with a fabulous foursome of flying machines from different eras in this collection of three rousing adventures above the clouds. Get up close and intimate with Tom the speedy F-14 Tomcat, Vul the valiant Vulcan, World War II saviour the Spitfire, and a determined little wooden biplane. Meet their friends… and their adversaries as these winged best friends soar into the wild blue yonder.

Will Woody succeed in transporting a tiny passenger without losing face? But wait, what’s that terrible smell?

Can Vul rescue a six-engined giant who desperately needs help to get home? The answers and more are inside!