It is hard to believe, but this iconic children’s story has never been published as a book – until now. Loved by generations of Kiwi radio listeners, Flick’s signature tune is instantly recognised all around New Zealand. James Lawrence has secured world rights to the 1948 recording and Penguin plan a series of four titles. Lawrence has expanded the original cast to include Ember (the station dog), Pumper (a large fire engine), Stretch (the leader of the station) and some minor fire engine characters, Twirl, Zipster and Bernard.
About the Author
James Lawrence is from the Wairarapa and worked as an investment banker for many years before setting up a landscape gardening business. He lives in Darling Point, Sydney. Mark Russell is a successful illustrator/animator and also lives in Sydney.
5 Comments
Very enjoyable book to read. Great to have the CD with songs on it that can be played at various places throughout the story.
A wonderful writer. My kids love this book. They are a funny read at any age.
My dad is a frieman so as soon as he saw this in book form he had
to buy it for my son, its really cute and great t o have the wonderful
classic tale on paper
this book should have come with a little toy fire engine. I love
this book and so do my children. Its bright and read fun time reading.
My son likes to read this with his fire engine. A great story as chidren learn about fire engines.