Extract from the first book, TALON, COME FLY WITH ME

Extract from the first book TALON, COME FLY WITH ME
Matica looked at the high cliff and the landing where she knew the condors had their nest, which had one small tree growing on one side and a bush on the other. It didn’t look big, but right there beside the bush, she saw Tima sitting on the ridge, looking down. Tamo was screeching and circling continu-ously above Tima.
Matica couldn’t see the po...achers. ‘They must be close by,’ she murmured, ‘because Tamo is too upset. And that means as well, they don’t have their egg as yet < if they have one.’
Observing the scene for a while, she finally made out two climbing, dark figures. She growled, ‘Long, black hair and black overalls. Yes, they’re the same ones, but I can’t see the beige bag they had last year in which to carry the egg. That would mean – yes!’ she shouted. ‘I was right! They have only come for a look. In that case, we have time to help my birds.’ She gritted her teeth angrily. ‘So, they were shooting at other animals before. Which animals? I guess we will never find out.’
She watched the poachers climbing higher and higher. They had nearly reached Tima.

Extracts from the first book in the Talon series, TALON, COME FLY WITH ME

Extract of TALON, COME FLY WITH ME
Shocked and alarmed, Matica collapsed into her mum’s arms. Mira guided her to the bench. They sat down. Matica covered her face with her hands.
Mira considered her daughter’s words, then asked, ‘You mean the poachers are on the move again, like last year?’
Matica took her hands off her face. ‘No one else would shoot around here.’
‘Hmm, true. It’s the same time of year as well, I believe. Do you know if Tamo and Tima have an egg again?’ Mira asked seriously and put her hand on her daughter’s skinny shoulder.
‘N-o-o. I didn’t notice they had an egg.’ She wiped her wet cheeks. ‘Is it my fault, then?’
‘No, don’t blame yourself. It’s not your fault.’

and

Devastated, Matica paced up and down with her hands behind her back. Making a quick decision, she stopped and said, ‘Mum, I can’t live with not know-ing if the condors are in danger. I have to find out. I’ll go and have a look if I can see them. Remember, I saw the poachers last year. I know what they look like.’
‘It will probably be too late already, don’t you t...hink? They’re there now.’
Matica frowned. ‘Maybe they’re shooting some other animals. Wouldn’t be good, I know. Or < maybe, just maybe they are only having a look.’
‘You wish!’
‘Can’t I have good wishes? I’ll tell the Indians so Dad can follow me to Ramah, or even better, beyond Ramah where we can see what’s going on.’
She ran into the house, grabbed her poncho,

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Synopsis of third book in the Talon series

TALON, FLIGHT FOR LIFE 

Matica is walking with her father to the next big city of Cajamarca to purchase some food, medication and the tickets for their six month holiday in Australia.  

On the way she misses her condors terribly, but still has an adventurous and very good time with her father walking through rain forests and other parts of the beautiful country of Peru, seeing macaws, toucans, monkeys and a puma.  

In Cajamarca they heard that the poachers are back, asking for condors. Matica is distressed, and wants to go home quickly, to tell her condors.  

On the way home they visit an old Incan dwelling. And there, shortly after something terrible is happening. Her father fell ill with high fever after he was bitten by a nasty huge spider.  

Not knowing what to do, she calls for her condors. But the wait until they arrive, that is the hardest time she ever had to endure.

Synopsis of second book in the Talon series

TALON, ON THE WING  

What Matica has dreamed ever since she first befriended the condors actually happened in the last chapter of the previous book, Talon, Come Fly With Me. And now the adventure continues.  

Finally accepting Matica into their community with that incredible event, the Indians of Peru loves seeing her together with Talon and his parents, Tamo and Tima. Now she has to tell all of her adventures with her condors in class.  

Only her mother wasn’t very impressed with that event but she finally is turning around as well and loves her seeing them together in that intimate way. Her mother first saw danger in it but after showing her how safe she is with Talon her mother gave her the go ahead. 

Matica is now happy that she is small and doesn’t want to have it any other way. She is accepted, she is loved and she can have the incredible adventure with her beloved Talon. What more could she have? All her rejection and hardship is over. 

In this book she has scores of incredible adventures and near disasters with Talon. Also, a love between Amos and her develops.  

The adventure continues.

Press Release for Talon, on the wing

Press Release

"Talon, On the Wing" – Anticipated Sequel Helps Boost Children’s Self-Esteem

This children’s adventure is a must for parents looking for stories that inspire and boost confidence.

(BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA)- Gigi Sedlmayer today announced the release of Talon, On the Wing (ISBN # 9781742841731), the highly anticipated sequel featuring to Talon, come fly with me which featured the lovable character Matica, and her two condors Tamo and Tima.

As children of today face immense pressure to fit in with their peers, the author has crafted a book which aims to steer their child toward self-acceptance.

"Most children of this age group have issues with acceptance and this is explored and resolved in a positive manner within the story line of the Talon series," Sedlmayer said. "Matica shows children and teens that they can overcome great obstacles with love, patience and a selfless attitude toward helping others and experience exciting adventure on the way."

Like its predecessor, Talon, On the Wing takes place in Peru, high up in the Andean mountains, where Matica is being accepted into the community. The locals love seeing her together with Talon and his parents, Tamo and Tima. As the characters continue to build to weave an emotional bond with the reader, the author has found creative angles to take the adventure to new heights. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

From a passage of the book: "Size is nothing. The heart is all that counts. And you have the best, softest and most caring heart I ever have encountered. Because of your heart, you survived the hardship the Indians have put you through.’ Matica smiled. ‘Thank you, Amos.’ "Lack of knowledge can do so much damage, cause so much pain." "But now they slowly understand that disability is not a sickness or whatever else they thought I have." Her eyes clouded over when she continued. ‘Well, in a way they have told me, I know. But again, it is only now because of Talon. I see.’ He could hear bitterness in her voice. ‘Do not judge them and do not let it bug you. They did not know better. I thought you knew that. We still have to learn and understand not to reject unexplained things but help that person."

Gisela Sedlmayer was born in Potsdam, a suburb of Berlin in Germany. Her family escaped to the West just before the infamous wall went up. Her and her husband arrived in New Zealand in 1975 where they lived for eighteen years, before moving to Australia. They live on the Gold Coast with two adopted daughters.

For more information, please visit www.writersportal.org/Gigi

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