Soaring with the Sugarbird Lady

Imagine flying solo, crisscrossing the north-west of Australia in your own plane, and single-handedly delivering life-saving vaccines to remote communities.

Robin Miller did this, and at a time when most people didn’t think women should be pilots at all. Her arrival seemed like magic to the outback children who received her polio vaccine on sugar cubes. Before long, she became known as the Sugarbird Lady. And this was just the start of Robin’s extraordinary real-life adventures!

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK

‘Fremantle Press has hit the ball out of the park with this book.’ Heather Cooper, Westbooks

‘A great classroom or library resource for educators seeking material about untold or engaging Australian histories.’ Karys McEwen, Books+Publishing

‘The book takes you to the wild, beautiful outback of Australia … It’s like reading about the ultimate flying adventure, where Robin learns not only how to navigate the sky, but also how to deal with the challenges of the rugged terrain below.’ Better Reading

‘Soaring with the Sugarbird Lady is really a wonderful story that is beautifully told and beautifully written, and it’s particularly relevant to young people today because of its themes of overcoming huge barriers, creating opportunities and magnificently succeeding in helping others.’ Professor Fiona Stanley

‘… a well-written book for young readers.’ Lynne Babbage, CBCA Reading Time

‘Due to its strong female protagonist, travel, historical and nursing elements, this delightful book is highly recommended.’ Patricia Lowe MACN

‘Dianne Wolfer presents a well-researched, gripping narrative based on the life of a heroic woman who didn’t let gender bias stop her from achieving her dreams. Highly recommended for ages nine and up.’ Genetta Adair, Historical Novel Society