by Shirley Read-Jahn (Author)

Ideal for children transitioning from picture-books-only to text-only books.Wally, a young Australian water dragon, and his beloved friend, the little mouse called Pinky, are caught in an emergency. A terrible bushfire is raging and threatening to kill all in its path. Can they outrun it?How can Wally and Pinky help rescue all the creatures, great and small? What about the humans in the red-roofed house, and the mice living in the flowerpots on the deck? Will everyone be saved?This delightful, educational, tale will charm children of 6-10 years old and all adults who love stories about Australian animals and nature.