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'Fly with Swifty on the swift parrot's challenging migration journey following the blossom trail.
'A captivating story of the remarkable, but critically endangered, swift parrot – one of the fastest parrots in the world!
'Swifty grows from a hatchling to a fledgling in the blue-gum forests of Tasmania. She is then ready to make a challenging migration, following the blossom trail across Bass Strait to mainland south-eastern Australia.
'Swifty faces many threats and dangers, but she must return home. Will she make it?
'Fly with Swifty in this beautifully illustrated story, and learn how to spot a swift parrot and help protect them.
'Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9.' (Publication summary)
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- 2023 shortlisted ACT Notable Awards ACT Literary Awards — Children's
- 2023 longlisted APA Book Design Awards — Best Designed Children's Non-Fiction Illustrated Book designed by Astred Hicks.
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