The Frightful Fire: One grumpy wombat. One fast-moving fire. And only one chance to save the day. (Tales Down Under Fig Tree)

Brooke, Jamie

ISBN 10: 0645287563 / ISBN 13: 9780645287561

Published by Brave Moon Publishing, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Frightful Fire: One grumpy wombat. One fast-moving fire. And only one chance to save the day. (Tales Down Under Fig Tree)
• Publisher: Brave Moon Publishing
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0645287563
• ISBN 13: 9780645287561
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Shobaru, Moch Fajar
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Teaching children about bravery, friendship and building a community in the face of adversity. This middle-grade book is perfect for your new reader to explore the land down under and the animals that live there.

Wilbert the Wombat prefers to stay in his burrow. He likes being alone in his burrow more than being around anyone else! So every day, Wilbert leaves his home for only one reason: to eat. But one day venturing out of his burrow, he crashes into a wallaby hopping over his burrow’s front door. She is eager to meet him but finds him to be grumpy. Still, she pursues his friendship. And that is where our story begins, full of heart-warming bravery, friendship and the feeling of belonging to a community.

As a wild bushfire takes over the land around his burrow, Wilbert the Wombat must decide how far he’ll go to help others in need. If he succeeds, he’ll save the lives of Wendy the Wallaby, her family, koalas, echidnas, kangaroos and more. But will he be able to do it?

This rhyming book for kids is a timely, relevant topic and relatable tale as it parallels the fires happening in Australia and worldwide.

This is a school-age middle-grade book for young readers aged 9 - 12. And, of course, suitable for all the kids at heart. There is no age limit to the magic that lives in books.

About the Author

Jamie Brooke is a storyteller and animal lover who believes in doing what you love and exploring what sparks your curiosity. As a kid, Jamie spent countless hours in her bedroom lining up teddy bears, then reading books to what she was sure was a captive audience.This playtime was the journey into her love of books, and Jamie often found herself walking around the house reading or sinking into corners to dive headfirst into stories. After years of reading, storytelling became deeply ingrained in what Jamie knew and loved about the world.As an American who now loves living in Sydney Australia, with her husband and rescue dog Riggs, Jamie has developed a passion for Australian animals and culture. She believes Australia has many beautiful stories to share that the rest of the world hasn't had a chance to hear.