From the Dragon to the Stingray, Beetlebot to the Beach Bomber, these flying creatures are vibrantly colored and gorgeously designed to resemble animals that fly, both real and imaginary. Reading it through the eyes of a child who doesn’t understand the serious implication of a war at first is a good introduction to a historic/political topic the reader may not be familiar. The planes stay in the air for a good length of time, which isn’t surprising considering that one of the book’s coeditors is a former Guinness World Record holder for paper airplane time afloat. I thought it was such a fun concept to base a story around – who hasn’t made a paper plane and tried to fly it as far as you can? Later on in the story he was more caring towards Dylan, such as take him in his Ute to the national championship in Sydney.

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Dylan has a lot he needs to face before he knows that he’ll be ready to create the best paper plane in the world. Although designed to appeal to kids, this fun-filled craft book will also delight any adult interested in aerodynamics. But suddenly, he finds himself in the middle of a war zone, and he must make his way through it to safety with or without his family.Reading it, I couldn't help but draw parallels to current events in the Middle East, for example in Syria and Palestine. Niko is unable to comprehend the severity of the situation or how his life has been turned upside down because of this war. Steve also wrote the action-comedy telemovie Hard Knox for New Line Television, episodes of the Southern Star action series Big Sky and the Saturn award-winning Farscape. Plus, they stretch the creative mind, challenging you to unlock the potential of a single sheet of paper. From the Dynamo to the Alien Clipper, Cosmojet to the Spectre, these intergalactic flyers are vibrantly colored and gorgeously designed to resemble various spacecraft.

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Webster has made it very easy to become attached and invested in these characters and you hope they survive such horrific situations. Paper Planes is a 2015 Australian 3D children's drama film directed by Robert Connolly, which he co-wrote with Steve Worland and co-produced with Liz Kearney and Maggie Miles. Despite their differences, Niko and Nedim have an everlasting friendship, sealed by their secret handshake and code word.

He wrote the screenplay for the smash hit Australian family film Paper Planes with director Robert Connolly, won the ACCTA award for best original screenplay for the same film, and adapted the movie into a bestselling novel for young readers.

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It also includes a simple explanation of paper-airplane physics for those curious about this exacting craft. Niko and his friend Nadim take refuge from the bombing in the stairwell of their apartment building and together they find hope in the midst of a war they did not start but must try to survive.

And at the back of the book there are instructions on how to make a paper plane, which includes information on measuring angles and gravity. Because the folds can be a little complicated, this is best suited for adults (or children who have a lot of adult supervision). Paper Planes traces the plight of one family in Sarajevo through the eyes of the quite naive 12 year-old Niko and his eventual escape from the city under siege. Paper Planes is When Hitler Stole the Pink Rabbit for the generation that saw people jumping from the Twin Towers. If your child has a close friend or family member who is suffering as a result of living through events like those in Paper Planes then this book should also be read with close supervision and support.

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Dylan’s friend Kimi says “Winning or losing doesn't matter… It’s really about…making something beautiful, or surprising. Niko and Nedim pass the time by reflecting on their old lives, but they both learn quite quickly that life in Sarajevo will never be the same again. I really enjoyed the movie (especially, at the end, when I caught hubby trying to hide a tear or two he is not going to live this one down, lol). The book is very well written and while probably aimed at 10-13 year olds, it is a wonderful, quick adult read as well.Locations used for filming include an abandoned school in Roleystone, an old house in Baldivis, HBF Stadium (previously known as Challenge Stadium until 2014), Whiteman Park, the Perth Zoo, and the Aviation Heritage Museum in Bull Creek.