When Jays Fly to Barbmo facts for kids
| Author | Margaret Balderson |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's fiction |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
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Publication date
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1968 |
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| Pages | 202 pp |
| Preceded by | – |
| Followed by | A Dog Called George |
When Jays Fly to Barbmo is an exciting adventure book for kids. It was written by Australian author Margaret Balderson in 1968. The book also has cool pictures by Victor Ambrus. This story was so good that it won a special prize in 1969, called the Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers.
What is When Jays Fly to Barbmo About?
This story takes place on a faraway island. The island is located off the coast of Norway. The time is during World War II, a big global conflict.
Meet Ingeborg
The main character is a 14-year-old girl named Ingeborg. She lives a quiet life on the island. But then, big changes happen because of the war.
Surviving the Winter
Ingeborg faces a very tough challenge. Her aunt, who she lives with, passes away. At the same time, soldiers from the Nazi forces arrive. They take control of her peaceful island home.
Ingeborg must now learn to survive all by herself. She faces a long, dark winter. The story shows her bravery and strength. It's about how she manages to live through difficult times.
