Books by James S. Flynn
All books on this page have been edited, and are publish /print ready. Please contact to enquire about any of these manuscripts.
Scent - Story of a Loyal Dog.
Comparable to A Dog's Purpose / The Art of Racing In the Rain / Marley and Me.
This is the heartwarming story of Bandit, a dog on death row, given a reprieve by a childless couple still grieving. Through his wild adventures, he shows them what unconditional love is all about. A story for anyone who has ever loved a dog or lost a friend.
Available for publishing
The Secession of Shearwater Island.
The Castle meets The Mouse That Roared.
When the residents of Shearwater Island are faced with their land being compulsorily acquired for a new desalination and energy plant, they are up in arms, literally. After a town meeting goes off the rails, they announce their independence and declare war on Australia. Heroes will be made and reputations tarnished in this madcap adventure where the little guys fight back against corrupt governments and big business with hilarious results. Cinematic in scope, and with topical humour, this book lends itself to a good film adaptation.
Available for publishing
The Great Emu War
Comparable to Watership Down, Animal Farm, The Bees and Redwall.
An intricately woven allegorical tale of one of the most embarrassingly true events in Australia's military history. Told from the perspective of the emus, Grandpa Blackbeak shares the story at stripey school, of one of the greatest emus who ever walked the outback. Emu Bob. And how he saved the Badimaya nation of emus from the horrible green army white fellas. Filled with indigenous and dreamtime folklore, laconic humour and heart tugging emotion. This book could easily be adapted into a successful film.
Available for publishing
A Small Flower in a Big Land
Survival - Indigenous content - Adventure. Chinese & Indigenous main characters. Comparable to Walkabout .
When 10 year old Xi, visiting from China, is the sole survivor of a light plane crash in the remote Australian outback, he must learn to survive on his own in the searing heat. Until he meets old Biliga, a disgraced elder making a long pilgrimage to his country to die. Together they must bridge the cultural gap while surviving he harsh conditions of the outback. One step at a time.
Available for submission