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Sydney and Taylor Take a Flying Leap

by Jacqueline Davies
Deborah Hocking
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In this laugh-out-loud early chapter book with charming full-color illustrations, best-selling author Jacqueline Davies continues the adventure of two best friends who chase their dreams, even through doubt and obstacles. Perfect for fans of the Mercy Watson and Owl Diaries series.
When Taylor decides he wants to be the World's First Flying Hedgehog, there is little Sydney can do to stop him. Will Taylor realize his dream? Will he forgive Sydney for not believing in him? And can Sydney keep his spiny friend in one piece? This hilarious story, illustrated with expressive full-color art, highlights the importance of friendship and the need to reach for the sky.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Sydney and Taylor

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 3, 2021

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780358106210

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 2.9
    • Interest Level: K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty: 0-2

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      July 15, 2021
      Despite best intentions, Taylor has been unable to achieve his dream of exploring the world, as described in series opener Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World (2021). Taylor is a hedgehog with many Big Ideas; his best friend, Sydney, is a skunk who much prefers a quiet existence in their well-appointed burrow. Taylor is brave, until he isn't, while calm, supportive Sydney is usually the one who rescues him from his follies. This time Taylor's Big Idea is so outrageous that Sydney laughs at him, deeply hurting his feelings. Taylor has decided that he is going to fly. A plan promulgated by some friendly birds works for a while, but Taylor hits panic position and Sydney breaks the fall. Deer send him to a bat, a mammal that flies. Taylor is pulled up on the roof with an umbrella tied to him for webbing. But he panics again, and Sydney breaks this fall also. A flying toy buzzes over and lands near them, giving Sydney an even Bigger Idea. A few safety measures, some near disasters, and more Big Ideas later, and the friends are happily safe at home after a successful conclusion. Davies tells the tale with great humor in vivid, expressive syntax, working in a few animal facts along the way. Taylor and Sydney are genuine friends who accept each other's idiosyncrasies. Bright illustrations appear in vignettes, single-, and double-page spreads, closely following the action, capturing the characters' every changing emotion in expressive faces and body language, and adding many delightful and intricate details. Friendship is enduring in this hilarious adventure just right for independent young readers. (Animal fantasy. 6-9)

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Formats

  • OverDrive Read

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:2.9
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:0-2

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