Ben thumped the table in triumph, sending Scrabble tiles darting through the air. Even Duke momentarily lost his balance, and had to steady himself with a quick wing flutter. "Pack your belongings my dear Duke. We're going to Germany." Old Ben had just about given up on people and relationships, following the death of his beloved wife. It wasn't until Duke, a spirited young pigeon burst in on his life with a tale to tell, that Ben came to appreciate the value of friendship once more. Communicating through Scrabble tiles, Duke's message sparks a manic treasure hunt as well as an overdue trip down memory lane for Ben, who was all but ready to forget the adventures of his youth.

 

There are 38 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by SilverWood Books Ltd .

Miles Bavin was born in rural north Norfolk in 1986. At the age of 11 he moved to Bristol, where he has remained ever since. He has worked as a Boat Master in Bristol Floating Harbour since 2010. Prior to this, he attended university and completed a course in Photographic Art. During this time he began fronting local band Lust for Lola, who released their debut album You Have to Believe It First in 2011. With particular interests in art and travel, in 2015 he completed a course in Forensic Facial Reconstruction in San Marcos, Texas during an 8-week trek across the southern states of America. Miles is a supporter of the National Deaf Children's Society. He is a keen songwriter, and now writes children's fiction. Old Ben and the Carrier Pigeon is his first novel.