Matthew looked at the Arabella. She had tall slim masts and sails set to catch the wind, a polished wooden deck that shone like glass and a painted lady carved on her bow. She perched on Grandpa's windowsill as if she was ready to fly -- a small, perfect ship.

Wendy Orr gently tells a story of flight and love -- and the relationship between a boy and his grandfather. With superb illustrations by award-winning illustrator Kim Gamble, this is an enchanting story and stunning collaboration as Wendy and Kim explore with loving detail the rarest treasure of all.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 1999 by HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd .

Anna Fienberg has more than 20 children's books to her credit. Barbara Fienberg is the coauthor of the Tashi series. Kim Gamble is a book illustrator. Wendy Orr's most recent book is Yasou Nikki published by World in July 1996