The King of the Birds: Beyond the Stars
Michael Scott
Chris Haughton
A captivating short story taken from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by two great Irish talents in children’s fiction todayOn the day of the Winter Solstice, all the birds of Ireland assemble before the wise old Barn Owl to choose their ruler by a trial of flight. When Iolar the Golden Eagle, the largest and most powerful bird there, is challenged to the title by the tiny and mysterious Dreolin the Wren, his feathers aren’t ruffled: he thinks he deserves to win. But perhaps his confidence is misplaced, for having courage, heart and the respect of your peers are just as important as strength and endurance…An uplifting tale of the triumph of ingenuity over strength, whose memorable characters are brought to life by evocative artwork.Look out for the other eleven stories - also available as e-shorts!
Other short stories from Beyond the Stars collection, also available as e-books:
The Star Dogs (http://ads.harpercollins.com/bobauk?isbn=9780008103323) by Roddy Doyle, illustrated by Steve Simpson
The Hero of Drumree (http://ads.harpercollins.com/bobauk?isbn=9780008103330) by Derek Landy, illustrated by Alan Clarke
The Brockets Get a Dog (http://ads.harpercollins.com/bobauk?isbn=9780008103347) by John Boyne, illustrated by Paul Howard
How to Help Your Grandda (http://ads.harpercollins.com/bobauk?isbn=9780008103354) by Judi Curtin, illustrated by Chris Judge
The Lookout (http://ads.harpercollins.com/bobauk?isbn=9780008103361) by Eoin Colfer, illustrated by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick
The Snow Globe (http://ads.harpercollins.com/bobauk?isbn=9780008103378) by Marita Conlon-McKenna, illustrated by P J Lynch
The Battle of the Ice Queen (http://ads.harpercollins.com/bobauk?isbn=9780008103392) by Gordon Snell, illustrated by Michael Emberley
The Last Cat (http://ads.harpercollins.com/bobauk?isbn=9780008103408) by Celine Kiernan, illustrated by Tatyana Feeney
Across the Cold Ground (http://ads.harpercollins.com/bobauk?isbn=9780008103415) written and illustrated by Oisín McGann
Ice Fairies (http://ads.harpercollins.com/bobauk?isbn=9780008103422) by Siobhán Parkinson, illustrated by Olwyn Whelan
Discovering Bravery (http://ads.harpercollins.com/bobauk?isbn=9780008115593) by Emma Brade, illustrated by Niamh Sharkey
The King of the Birds
Michael Scott
Illustrated by Chris Haughton
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First published in Great Britain and Ireland by HarperCollins Children’s Books and Fighting Words Ltd. as a story in Beyond the Stars: Twelve Tales of Adventure, Magic and Wonder
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Version: 2014-09-15
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