'A joy to read!' Sophie Anderson
'The perfect gift for a curious child' Louie Stowell
'Beautiful, breathtaking' Hannah Gold

A linked collection of contemporary adventure stories for 7+ readers - inspired by the starling's migratory journey - infused with courage, resilience, empathy and hope.

A story collection reflecting an important part of every child's life. Five children in different parts of the world are connected by the captivating flight of starling murmurations. A runaway, a rescue, a desert drama, from Egypt to Morocco, across Spain and France, the starlings swoop and dive, glide and soar - as the children watching them begin their own journeys.

Illustrated in striking black and orange with illustrations on every page.

A linked collection of contemporary adventure stories for 7+ readers - inspired by the starling's migratory journey - infused with courage, resilience, empathy and hope.

About the Author

A M Dassu is a multi-award-winning, internationally acclaimed author of three novels and a World Book Day title. Az is former Deputy Editor, now Advisory Board member of Words & Pictures magazine, a director of Inclusive Minds, patron of The Other Side of Hope, a new literary magazine edited by immigrants and refugees, and one of the National Literacy Trust's Connecting Stories campaign authors.
Instagram: @a.m.dassu | Bluesky: @amdassu.bsky.social

Joe Lillington is an author and illustrator with a love of history, science and storytelling. He was born in London and studied illustration at Falmouth University before graduating in 2014. He has since illustrated both fiction and non fiction works for publishers around the world. Joe's work reflects his enthusiasm for detail, adventure and fantastical worlds.
Instagram: @joe.lillington | Bluesky: @joelillington.bsky.social

Reviews
'Wise, wonderful and exquisitely woven, Wild Journey swoops and soars, magnificent as a murmuration. A joy to read!' * Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs *
'A gorgeous celebration of childhood, family, adventure and the great outdoors... The perfect gift for a curious child who loves to explore inside their mind' * Louie Stowell, author of Loki *
'A beautiful, breathtaking collection of stories showcasing life, nature and love in all its wonder.' * Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear *
'[A] heartfelt exploration of migration, courage, and what it can mean to call something 'home', written with the perfect blend of compassion and adventure that we have come to associate with A.M. Dassu.' * Dr Graham Fairweather (School Librarian) *



Book Information
ISBN 9781035911899
Author A. M. Dassu
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Zephyr
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC