This short story about the friendship between a boy and a pelican is recognized as a classic of children's literature in Australia. One day, a boy found a nest destroyed by poachers and took in three chicks. Together with his father, a simple fisherman, he nursed them back to health, but became especially attached to Mr. Percival—that's what he named his pet, from whom he was never separated. Until the irreparable happened...
This is the story of how a boy and a pelican remained true to their friendship until the end.
Colin Thiele's book was the basis for the family film 'My Friend Mr. Percival,' starring Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush and Jai Courtney.