The Flying Orchestra
by Clare McFadden

A beautiful and whimsical tale of the music that is everywhere.

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Overview

Some days are so windy that even the angels lose their balance from the top of City Hall. It’s always a day like this when The Flying Orchestra blows into town …

Whether we’re up or down, at work or play, or just going about our day, the flying orchestra always plays for you.

A multi-layered text which cleverly explores the abstract concept of music for young children. The Flying Orchestra discusses the idea that music is all around us, telling the story of our lives. It is a work with great heart and stunning illustrations from a much-loved author and encourages both children and adults to think outside the box.

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The Courier-Mail

‘A beautiful and whimsical tale about music.’

Good Reading

‘This beautiful picture book is full of mystery and magic.’

Adelaide Review

‘Children will love the book, especially if it is read to them with plenty of expression, but anyone who has ever thought that life should come with a soundtrack will cherish a few moments within the pages of The Flying Orchestra.’

Clare McFadden

Clare McFadden is a writer, artist and educator. She has worked in arts education with children, young people, and communities in both Australia and the United States. The Flying Orchestra was awarded the Children’s Book Council of Australia Crichton Award, selected as one of the ‘50 Books You Can’t Put Down’, adapted for the stage as the headlining work at the Out of the Box Festival, and listed as one of the Australian Booksellers Association’s ‘50 Favourite Kids’ Books’. Clare holds a master’s degree in education from Harvard University.