To the Wild Sky facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Ivan Southall |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Publisher | Angus and Robertson |
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Publication date
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1967 |
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| Pages | 184 pp |
| Preceded by | The Foxhole |
| Followed by | Sly Old Wardrobe |
To the Wild Sky is an exciting adventure novel for young readers. It was written by the famous Australian author Ivan Southall and first published in 1967. The book features illustrations by Jennifer Tuckwell. This novel was so good that it won the prestigious Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers in 1968.
This story is a prequel to another book by Ivan Southall, called A City Out of Sight. That book was published later, in 1984. A prequel tells a story that happens before the events of another book.
What is To the Wild Sky About?
This novel takes you on a thrilling journey with six children. They are flying in a small plane to visit a remote outback station in Australia. An outback station is a very large farm or ranch, often far from towns.
A Sudden Challenge in the Air
Suddenly, something unexpected and serious happens. The pilot of their plane becomes very ill and dies during the flight. This leaves the children alone in the sky, with no one to fly the plane. It's a very scary situation for them.
Landing and Surviving in the Outback
One of the children shows incredible bravery and skill. They manage to land the plane safely, even though it's a difficult and dangerous task. After landing, the children find themselves stranded in the vast Australian outback. They must now use all their wits and teamwork to survive in the wilderness. This part of the story focuses on their struggle to find food, water, and shelter. It also shows how they learn to rely on each other.
