Syd Sixpence facts for kids
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| Author | Joan Lindsay |
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| Illustrator | Rick Amor |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Kestrel, Puffin |
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1982 |
| Pages | 65 |
| ISBN | 978-0-722-65776-8 |
Syd Sixpence is a fun children's book from 1982. It was written by an Australian author named Joan Lindsay. The book also has cool pictures drawn by Rick Amor.
The story is about a special coin named Syd. Syd is a sixpence coin, but he can act like a person! This is called being anthropomorphic. Syd gets thrown into the ocean. The book then tells about all his exciting adventures deep down on the ocean floor.
This book was the last one Joan Lindsay wrote. She passed away in 1984. It was also her only book written just for kids.
Syd's Ocean Adventure
The story begins with Syd, an Australian sixpence coin. He can think and talk, just like a person. Syd finds himself at the bottom of the big, wide ocean.
Searching for a Friend
Syd's main goal is to find his friend, Tramline. His journey takes him through many parts of the ocean floor. Along the way, he meets some very interesting characters.
New Friends and Tricky Situations
First, Syd meets a family of winkles. These are small sea snails that eat seaweed. He also meets a fish who is a talented magician!
But not all his encounters are friendly. Syd runs into a performing octopus. This octopus is not very nice. He kidnaps Syd and makes him join his circus. Syd must then figure out a clever way to escape!
