Written for middle grade boys and girls, this adventure takes Jason to a new home and school and introduces him to his new friends, The Falcons - a group of Scouts.
When Jason's family moves to the small town of Kennedy, he's uncertain about leaving city life behind. But as he joins the local Scout club and makes new friends, he's drawn into unexpected adventures - from helping solve local robberies to uncovering hidden town secrets. A chance encounter with the remains of a legendary bushranger brings him both local fame and a sense of belonging, making Kennedy feel like home in ways he never anticipated.
Barry is married with three children and two grandchildren. He began his working career as an Industrial Arts teacher and later moved to the University to lecture in Technology. He wrote five technical books at that time, which were used by students throughout Australia.He has been a member of the Scout Association since he was eight years old and has been a registered leader for over fifty years. During this time, he has been both a Scout leader, a Cub Scout leader and a Commissioner. Working with children in this way has given him a close knowledge of children from 7 to 16 years old. He wrote two books for the Scout Association. Up until recently he was a keen golfer, but wobbly knees have put paid to that. He likes to draw and attends a self-help drawing class each week. He also likes to make things and works as a volunteer at the Scout Camp at Glenrock near Newcastle each week.This is Barry's first attempt at children' fiction. He has drawn on his own experiences in growing up and how the bush and Scouting helped him appreciate the world around him. He and his wife have travelled extensively both through Europe, USA and Australia. He has met many people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Leanne Deering is an Illustrator and Graphic Designer known for creating book cover artwork, character illustrations and multimedia designs. Through a blend of digital and traditional methods she creates unique and charming hand-drawn illustrations. Leanne lives in the beautiful city of Newcastle and has a Bachelor of Visual Communication in Graphic Design and Illustration/Animation and Interaction from the University of Newcastle Australia. When not immersed in her design projects she enjoys drawing, photography, reading books and watching movies.
