The Extraordinary Misadventures of Lake and Birdy (and their remarkable fortitude)
Age 8+
Historical Fiction
A darkly comic debut novel for fans of Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events, Matilda and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.
This is a story so strange, it might almost be unbelievable ...
Sisters Lake and Birdy are latest arrivals at the Charitable Home for Poor Unfortunates Touched by Tragic Circumstances. And if you think that sounds bad, that’s just the beginning. Luck is not on the sisters side, it seems. Or is it? Depending on the way you look at it, together these sisters are capable of surviving everything and anything. But it is going to take all of Lake and Birdy’s courage to face their biggest misfortune of all: the dreadful, the awful, the terrible … Miss MacGregor.
A darkly comic, fantastic and fantastical tale from Damien Leith, with only a few embellishments, the very odd exaggeration, and much to enjoy.
Creators
Damien Leith is a multi-talented artist. Born in Ireland, he moved to Australia and became an Australian citizen. A accomplished singer/songwriter, Damien caught the nation’s attention as a contestant and eventual winner of the 2006 series of the television series, Australian Idol. He has released many albums, and has been a television host and currently works on breakfast radio in Wollongong. He is the author of two novel for adults, One More Time and Remember June. The Extraordinary Misadventures of Lake and Birdy (and their remarkable fortitude) is his first novel for young readers.
