Sir Sydney Dinkum

Blog Reviews and Testimonials

"A koala bear with a quest, a reluctant wombat and a beautiful deaf dromedary heroine begin their riotous adventures to right the wrongs of the world... should become a chapter book classic." Shirley Batenton, Interstate Library System

..".(the humor is) reminiscent of the Paddington Bear series." R.B. Simpson, Blog Review

"Fantastic story, funny for both young and old." Rizwai Assan, Online Book Review

"Readers of this book will be encouraged to follow their dreams and also be creative in life. ...one book that everyone should read." Angela Aaron Nyanchamba, Kenyan Children's Book Review

"This trio will steal your heart" B.D. Ellington, Kudos

"Well done to the authors Martha Gold and Marc Reilly, you have put together a well written and illustrated children's adventure book."Ben Johnson, Australian Review Blog

..". offers the same level of humor that kids love without any of the violence. " Nicole Tuhin, PBC (Parents Book Club)

"Sydney is cool Really cool " Lucas (age 10) Portola, CA.

Read an Excerpt

A noise from overhead stopped Sancho in his tracks. At first he thought it might just be his imagination, but as he took another step a voice called out, "Please don't leave us " He scanned the surrounding trees but he couldn't see a thing. He'd never heard of talking trees, but on such a strange day as this he assumed anything was possible.
Just then Sydney returned. "Come on, Sancho We haven't got all day "
"But, Sydney " cried Sancho, "I think these trees are talking to me "
Sydney stared up into the thick blanket of leaves. "Hello," he called. "Is anyone up there or has my friend lost his marbles?"
To both their amazement, a small boy dropped out of a nearby tree and landed just a few steps from where they stood. "Hello," said the boy. "My name's Chip Horn."
"I see," said Sydney, "and do you live all alone up there in that tree?"
Chip giggled. "Oh no," he said, "my mother and father are up there as well. But they're too scared to climb down. I told them the crocodile was gone, but now they're not so sure about you."

SIR SYDNEY SUPPORTS THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA FOUNDATION

The Australian koala is in danger of extinction. A portion of all book proceeds are donated to the AUSTRALIAN KOALA FOUNDATION.

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..".a fantastic website which offers wonderful free activities for kids as well as great guides for teachers and parents." Jeannette Marshall, Teacher and Parent