This is a story that shows how strong and devastating flood water can be to homes and livelihoods. It is inspired by the 2011Queenslandfloods but it could be about any of the disasters that strike our land, and the events that turn everyday Australians into heroes. Flood depicts water mercilessly ripping throughQueenslandtowns and then receding, leaving destruction and devastation in its wake. Told from the perspective of a cattle dog who is separated from his family, Flood helps children to understand the affects of a traumatic natural disaster without being too confronting, while the story of the little tugboat that pushes a boardwalk out to sea, staving off further disaster, gives smaller children a hero they can relate to. Flood is a beautiful and timely expression of the strength of the Australian spirit during times of adversity, and helps to explain natural weather disasters to children.
Scholastic Australia will contribute all net proceeds from the sale of Flood to the Premier’s Flood Disaster Relief Appeal as well as giving a complimentary copy of the book to 6,000 Australian primary school libraries – this will greatly increase demand for this audio book version.
