The Vanishing

In 1978, a young pilot vanishes during a routine flight over a notorious stretch of water. His radio transmission to airport control is one of the most bizarre ever recorded. What did Frederick Valentich encounter? Where did he disappear to? Can the truth be found? Join the History Hunter to explore this extraordinary story in The Vanishing.

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
‘A docudrama-style story with a trove of tantalising titbits and facts. An enticing [series] for young readers interested in mysteries and history.’ Claire Atherfold, Readings bookseller

‘These history mysteries are well-written, meticulously researched accounts of events that have, as yet, no officially accepted explanation.’ Magpies

‘Looking for books to inspire searching for clues to uncover history? These two books have ample narrative to make them engaging and facts to make them fascinating. They are worthy reading for potential historians.’ StoryLinks

‘Recommended for ages 9+, this series celebrates the strange, the whacky, and the bizarre.’ Better Reading

‘This is an intriguing story made all the more so because not only is it true, but it is also recent and there will be many parents who remember the publicity surrounding the disappearance.’ Barbara Braxton, The Bottom Shelf

‘The Vanishing is a highly engaging read which may provide an opportunity for intense discussion surrounding the possibility of UFOs as well as Government secrets.’ ReadPlus

‘If your child is fascinated by all things extra-terrestrial they will love The Vanishing!’ LittleSquirrelBookShelf

‘If this entertaining and well composed book stimulates a wider interest in history and in pursuing research about the past, then it will have met its aims.’ Reading Time

‘I really enjoyed this book as there was so much information and investigation, and the story itself was really interesting.’ Marley, 9, Palmyra Primary School, Alphabet Soup Books