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Six year old Sidney: the skateboarding boy

By Dan Bryant

When Sidney’s trusty board breaks, can courage and friendship keep his competition dreams rolling?

energetic · colourful · rhyming · inspirational

Genres

Sport Poetry/Verse Realistic Fiction

What is Six year old Sidney: the skateboarding boy about?

Sidney is six years old and loves skateboarding more than anything. Every day, he practises jumps, shoves and tricks on his battered old board, determined to become a better skater. When a big competition at the local skate park arrives, Sidney is ready to show what he can do. But just as the contest begins, his trusty skateboard breaks. With a little help and plenty of courage, Sidney discovers that determination, friendship and a love of skating can carry him further than he imagined.

About the author

Dan Bryant is an author, illustrator and skateboarder who creates lively stories for children. He is known for Six Year Old Sidney: The Skateboarding Boy, a fun book about a young skater, and Sadie Saves Christmas. Dan enjoys bringing together words, pictures and imaginative adventures, helping readers discover the joy of books. His stories encourage children to be curious, confident and creative, whether they love reading, drawing, sport or dreaming up adventures of their own.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2020

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