The Wobbly Wallaby

by Mike Skillicorn

Overview

A book about courage.
A mob of wallabies lies on the brink of starvation when a drought strikes the harsh Australian outback.
Unwilling to endure the conditions any longer, a single wallaby with a bad knee gathers the courage to leave the protection of the mob to seek out a better place.
Joined by two of his closest friends, the trio begin a wild adventure through the perilous and unforgiving land.
Danger follows in every footstep, until they are finally forced to confront their gravest fear...
The dingoes.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940152956696
Publisher:	Mike Skillicorn
Publication date:	04/04/2016
Series:	The Wobbly Wallaby
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	189 KB
Age Range:	5 - 11 Years

About the Author

Mike Skillicorn is an Australian author and software architect living in Sydney, Australia. Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and maintains a passion for the environment and animal conservation. He loves to travel, especially with his snowboard and when he can find a spare moment, enjoys playing guitar.

Editorial Reviews

The Wobbly Wallaby by Mike Skillicorn is a wonderful story of courage, perseverance, survival, and hope and it is encouraging for young readers to see how wallabies Jake, Peg, and Wally break away from the mob in search of food and water. The story has action and adventure and will keep readers glued to the book until the very end. The narration is detailed and descriptive and it makes the characters and the story vivid. The author manages to ignite a sense of urgency in readers as they follow the dangerous journey of the trio through the Australian outback and its hidden perils. The harsh conditions of the Australian outback, the dingoes, the wallabies and their will to survive make this an interesting and engaging story for children. - Readers Favorite

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