A boy and his beloved budgie are thrust into an epic adventure that could change everything. Absolutely everything.

Birds.

Lots of birds.

The people of the world are puzzled. Their feathered friends are trying to tell them something, and they’re not sure what it is.

Then a boy and his pet budgie discover the secret.

Join Jay and Clyde, and their friends Maxine and Dora, on an exciting, funny, risky journey to save their families.

And every other family too.

Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 43 books, he’s one of Australia’s most popular authors. He was appointed the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2018-2019.