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Sidney Kidman runs away from home at thirteen and heads into the outback on a one-eyed horse. He finds stray cows in the scrub, swims rivers by hanging onto a bullock’s tail, and dreams of building the biggest cattle herd in Australia. Years later, the workers on Sid’s stations organise a giant rodeo for his 75th birthday. When the bush cattle take fright in the city, chaos erupts: people panic, horses bolt, and only the Kidman stockmen can save the day. Written by award-winning Australian author Kristin Weidenbach and richly illustrated by Timothy Ide, King of the Outback is the rags-to-riches story of one of Australia’s greatest pastoral pioneers. It offers an engaging, accessible introduction to Australian history and outback heritage for young readers while honouring the enduring legacy of Sir Sidney Kidman. This is more than a children’s picture book: it is a celebration of the pioneering spirit that continues to define the S. Kidman story.
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King of the Outback - The Story of Sidney Kidman
$30.00 AUD
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SKU: 1ACU00415
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