The Fearless Flight of Sammy the Swallow

The Fearless Flight of Sammy the Swallow

The swallows of Capistrano are among the most famous migrating birds in the world! For many years they migrated thousands of miles in the spring and fall. They would fly back and forth between San Juan Capistrano in California and their winter home in Argentina, South America. One day, during their migration to California, a swallow named Sammy decides to have an adventure that will take him far away from his flock . He will also be leaving his good friend, a swallow named Ginger. He tells Ginger he wants to fly west rather than north, over the Pacific Ocean, to visit Hawaii. Sammy then sets out on his own and follows a big cargo ship out into the ocean. The ship will be a place for him to rest during his journey. Sammy's plans are soon interrupted, however, when he meets another bird on the ship who is in trouble. A big crow named Carl is stranded on the ship and desperate to return to his home in California. Carl does not know how to fly back home over the ocean. Sammy knows he has a big decision to make. The choice he makes in that very instant changes Sammy, Carl and Ginger's lives in a way they will never forget! "I enjoyed The Fearless Flight of Sammy the Swallow tremendously! The characters share a wonderful touching story of what friendship really means. Sacrificing your own personal wishes for the good of others and helping those in need. The book opens up learning opportunities for multiple discussions in areas such as true friendship, the true life adventure of the swallows' migration, and explores many different geographical locations of interest as well. There is high engagement for any child and I recommend this book enthusiastically!" Bud Tosti, Principal St. Katharine of Siena School, Wayne, Pennsylvania "An endearing story told through the eyes of Sammy, a swallow from Capistrano about his experiences with courage, selflessness, determination and love. A heartfelt read for young children to learn life's lessons of the importance of family and friends!" Irene Vecchione, MA, Education Middle School Teacher (ret) Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, Villanova, Pennsylvania "'Only friends and family can make you happy.' Bill Barker delivers this life lesson for young children with the book Sammy the Swallow. As an educator with over 30 years in the field, I have seen how students with plenty of material possessions do not find joy. The life lesson with this book is about finding, building and cultivating true friendships, which are more important than material possessions. True friends are rare and need to be cherished. Parents need to deliver this message to their children." Mark S. Cratin Special Education Teacher Norristown Area High School, Norristown, Pennsylvania