On Eagles' Wings - Softcover

Tony's mother is dying. There's nothing he can do about it and he can't always put a brave face on things. Often he wishes he could just fly away from everything, like an eagle, powerful and free...Gradually, through his experiences, Tony begins to understand that death can sometimes bring freedom. A very readable and sensitive story about growing up, family relationships and facing bereavement. First published as I Carried You on Eagles' Wings. Previous sales of 13,000 (UK and Commonwealth). Has been O/P for nine years. Text has been revised and updated for this edition.

Sue Mayfield grew up in the North East of England and studied English at Oxford University. She teaches creative writing to adults and has published a number of novels for children and teenagers (Oxford University Press, Hodder & Stoughton, Scholastic). These include Reckless and Blue (which recently won the 2002 North East Book Award). She lives with her husband and sons in Cheltenham.