Fly Home, Blue!: Independent Reading Orange 6

Tom has a brilliant racing pigeon called Blue, who will fly in his first race. Grandad has arranged for Blue to fly in his first race, but can he find his way home to Tom and Grandad? Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practice and reinforce their developing reading skills, with engaging artwork and a reading activity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 24 pages
Publication date: 10 September 2020
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Tom is the proud owner of a magnificent racing pigeon named Blue. Blue's training has been meticulously planned by Grandad, and he has been preparing for his debut race with great enthusiasm. The entire family is filled with excitement, especially Blue, who can't wait to take to the skies. However, as the race day approaches, questions arise about Blue's ability to find his way back home to Tom and Grandad.

Blue is a talented bird, but racing pigeons navigate through vast distances and encounter numerous challenges. The racecourse is a complex network of landmarks and wind patterns, and it's easy for a pigeon to get lost if it's not familiar with the area.

Despite the concerns, Tom and Grandad remain confident in Blue's abilities. They have spent countless hours training him, teaching him to recognize familiar landmarks and use the wind to his advantage. They have also equipped him with a GPS tracker, which will provide them with real-time updates on his location.

As the race day arrives, Blue takes off from his starting point with determination in his eyes. He soars through the skies, navigating the twists and turns of the racecourse with grace and skill. The crowd cheers as he glides effortlessly towards the finish line.

But as the race comes to a close, Blue's GPS tracker begins to malfunction. The family watches in suspense as Blue's location disappears from the screen. They fear the worst, but just as they give up hope, Blue reappears, flying towards them with a renewed sense of direction.

Blue lands safely on Tom's shoulder, and the family erupts in cheers. They are overjoyed to see that Blue has not only completed the race but also found his way back home. Tom and Grandad embrace Blue, proud of his remarkable achievement.

From that day on, Blue becomes a symbol of resilience and determination. He inspires the family to never give up, no matter how difficult the challenge may seem. And as they continue to train and compete with other racing pigeons, they know that Blue will always be their guiding light, leading them to victory and back home.

Weight: 64g
Dimension: 148 x 209 x 7 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781445170930