RFDS Adventures
A high-octane adventure series for children written in partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
The RFDS Adventures is a series of exciting stories set in remote parts of Australia. Each story features the activities of Australia’s Royal Flying Doctor Service.
These books are aimed at mid to upper primary level. Each book is a stand-alone story. They do not need to be read in any particular order.
The covers and internal illustrations are by Maria Pena.
Book 1: Remote Rescue
An isolated location and a last minute complication put this rescue in danger!
Sam, Dawson and Emma are taking a road trip with their dad. On their way up the long Outback Highway they stop to camp at Farina, an old ghost town. The place is full of crumbling buildings – perfect for a game of chasey. But as they run through the ruins, their dad loses his footing. He falls, seriously injuring his leg and it’s up to the kids to find help. Eventually, they manage to call the Royal Flying Doctor Service but the situation is so bad that ten-year old Dawson has to administer First Aid to his dad until the bush ambulance arrives.
RFDS 1: Remote Rescue
ISBN: 9780857988768
Paperback published by Penguin Random House Australia under the Random House imprint in February 2016.
ISBN: 9780857988775
EBook published by Penguin Random House Australia under the Random House imprint in February 2016.
Book 2: Emergency Echo
It’s a race against time and the destructive forces of nature!
Twelve-year-old Alice lives in the outback mining town of Mount Magnet. One afternoon, she is struck down with acute appendicitis. To make things worse, the nearest hospital is 200 kilometres away and Alice’s appendix could rupture at any moment. An urgent call is made to the Royal Flying Doctor Service and a plane is despatched. But as a massive storm approaches, the pressure is on for the RFDS to get to Alice and transport her to the hospital before it hits.
RFDS 2: Emergency Echo
ISBN: 9780857988782
Paperback published by Penguin Random House Australia under the Random House imprint in February 2016.
ISBN: 9780857988799
EBook published by Penguin Random House Australia under the Random House imprint in February 2016.
Book 3: Medical Mission
The challenges of outback life create a double mission for the RFDS!
In the middle of the night Josh watches as a Royal Flying Doctor Service plane lands on his family’s cattle station, just outside of Coober Pedy. The RFDS are there to help his mother deliver her baby, but after the birth both his mum and the baby need to be taken to hospital. Josh and his dad stay to look after their property and Josh starts organising a fundraiser for the RFDS. His efforts are cut short when he is bitten by a deadly snake – time is now ticking to get Josh the antivenom he needs.
RFDS 3: Medical Mission
ISBN: 9780857988805
Paperback published by Penguin Random House Australia under the Random House imprint in May 2016.
ISBN: 9780857988812
EBook published by Penguin Random House Australia under the Random House imprint in May 2016.
Book 4: Fast Flight
A chance for a new lease on life means the stakes are high on this flight!
Dillon loves playing cricket and is forever getting in trouble for his messy room. He’s just a normal kid – except for the fact that he has a rare genetic disorder and desperately needs a liver transplant. Finally, the call that Dillon and his family have been waiting for comes. But it’s 12.30 am and Dillon needs to get from his home in Adelaide to the hospital in Melbourne. An urgent flight with the Royal Flying Doctor Service is the only option.
RFDS 4: Fast Flight
ISBN: 9780857988829
Paperback published by Penguin Random House Australia under the Random House imprint in May 2016.
ISBN: 9780857988836
EBook published by Penguin Random House Australia under the Random House imprint in May 2016.
