The Pilot and the Little Prince

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was born in France in 1900, when aeroplanes were just being invented. He always dreamt of flying, and when he became a pilot as a young man, his adventures truly began. He was one of the first pilots to deliver mail by plane and, along with his fellow pilots, helped to create new routes to faraway places.

Antoine flew over mountains and deserts, battled winds and storms, and even tried to break aviation records. He also crashed a number of times. From his plane he reflected on life on the earth and in the skies, and this inspired him to write about his experiences.

Peter Sís' remarkable biography celebrates the author of The Little Prince, one of the world's most beloved books.

©2014 Peter Sís (P)2015 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Extraordinary...its poetry and the historical detail of the text, reward readers of any age over eight." ( The Sunday Times)

"Moving and thought-provoking.... A wonderful read for all age groups." ( The Telegraph)

"Extraordinary and wonderful." ( Kirkus Reviews)