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Terry the flying turtle

By Anna Wilson

A determined turtle aims skyward—but will a parrot’s surprising plan really help him fly?

humorous · playful · imaginative · determined

Genres

Fantasy Humour Animals

What is Terry the flying turtle about?

Terry the turtle is certain he is clever enough to fly, even though turtles are not known for taking to the skies. When Polly the Chimp laughs at his ambitious idea, Terry refuses to give up. Then a helpful parrot offers a surprising solution, and Terry’s dream begins to look possible. But will his daring plan really work? This humorous, lively story follows Terry as he learns about courage, determination and the importance of not taking himself too seriously.

About the author

Anna Wilson is a much-loved British author who has written many funny and heartwarming books for children, including the popular ‘Vlad the World’s Worst Vampire’ series. She enjoys writing about animals and adventures, and hopes her stories will make you laugh and inspire you to read even more!

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2005

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