The document introduces the main characters of the story. Bubo the eagle owl was raised by lions in the zoo and is now mean and sad. Billy the blue tit is a good pilot but afraid of heights, while Robin the robin is fearless. Monty the goose is a poor pilot in love with Sherie the swan, whose feelings for Monty are disapproved by others. The document also introduces other bird and animal characters that will be part of the story.

1. The Owl That Roared – Character Introduction
Bubo the Giant Eagle Owl – Bubo is a huge bird of prey with great tufty
eyebrows. He was orphaned as a baby at London zoo, he fell from his nest into
the lions den where his fearless nature led him to be adopted and raised by the
lions – he was then taken away by the zoo keepers and put in a small cage where
he became sad and mean.
Billy the bluetit – A cute blue, white and yellow ball of fluff, he’s a good stunt pilot
but afraid of heights and a bit nervous.
Robin the Robin Redbreast – A cute brown and red ball of fluff, she’s a good
stunt pilot, fearless and a good friend to Billy.
Monty the Canadian goose – A white and brown goose who’s a terrible pilot, he
is alienated from his peers because of this. He’s in love with a swan called Sherie.

2. Bling the Magpie – A cheeky black and white bird who is obsessed with treasure
and shiny things of course.
Taj The Peacock – A wise Indian Peacock who is also rather timid, he lives in
London zoo.
Hector the Toucan – The bird version of Tony Montana, without the violent edge,
he has a berry habit and lives in London zoo.
Barnes the Raven – Barnes is the rogue raven warrior, he’s jet black and lives in
Tower Bridge. He’s strong and confident but also has a ruthless mean streak and
an eye for the ladies.

3. Sherie, Sylvie, Sabine & Spencer the Swans – Very posh young swans
(cygnets), Sherie is kind hearted and has feelings for Monty. Sabine and Sylvie
disapprove and adore Spencer, an arrogant swan who’s Monty’s competition for
Sherie’s affection.
Whale – The whale is lost in the River Thames (a true story), Whale is very sad
until his new friends help him on his way.
Seagulls – A bunch of rag tag pirates who are only interested in fish and icecream.
Mallards – A group of good looking ducks with green colours, they are very camp.
Flash the Kingfisher – A brightly coloured bird who’s an expert pilot but also
rather mysterious, he makes long uncomfortable pauses when speaking.
The Dragonfly – Smallish flying insects, they are expert pilots and are like an
airforce – speaking in radio language, over.

4. The Woodpecker – A green and brown woodpecker, who’s banged his head
against too many trees causing him to go mad.
Colin the Bullfinch – A very young plump bird with a bright orange belly, a friend
of Billy’s sister Betty.
Raia the Chaffinch – A very young colourful bird, also a friend of Billy’s sister
Betty.
Sam the Sparrow – A tiny little brown bird, another friend of Billy’s sister Betty.
The Punk Rockers – Two of Camden’s finest punk rockers, dressed in studded
leather jackets, face piercings, tattoos, ripped jeans and coloured hair. They
speak with faux posh British accents.
The Swallows – Brown and white birds of Jamaican descents with thick accents.

5. Moorhen – A small black duck, he’s an East Londoner.
Heron – A long legged grey and white bird with a long beak, he wears a monocle
on his eye and is posh and a bit dim.
Paraquet – A bright green parrot that can now be found in London’s parks, he
speaks with a thick African accent.
The Zoo Keepers – Two men that tend to the animals of London zoo, they’re
father and son, dirty, over weight and miserable – rather like Steptoe and Son.
The Nightingale – A ghostly bird with a magical song that appears at night.
The Raven Guards of the Tower of London – A group of 7 black warrior birds,
they’re old, awkward, rude and don’t suffer fools, they also spit rather a lot when
speaking.
Billy’s mother, father and sister Betty – Bluetits, Betty is very young and cute.
Robin’s mum and brothers Ronnie and Rocky – Robin’s family, Ronnie and
Rocky are very young, brave and idolize Robin.
Bling the Magpie’s Magpie friends – All obsessed with shiny things, jewels etc,
very London youth.
Raj the Peacock – Raj is the son of Taj, he was born in London zoo so speaks
with a London accent and is ‘street’.
Dave the Canadian goose – A loyal friend to Monty, he speaks with a lisp.