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These southern stories capture the essence of living in Southland, New Zealand. Two little boys, Syd and Max, share these unique southern adventures with you.
These southern stories capture the essence of living in Southland, New Zealand.
Syd and Max are two little boys who share their unique southern adventures with you.
Syd and Max Ride Around the Mountains is the first of what Linzi Keen hopes will become a series of children’s picture books based on ‘southern’ events.
Syd and Max Head to Bluff for the Burt Munro and other cool stuff… is the second story showcasing  one of the biggest motorbike racing events in the country against the little seaport town of Bluff where the Burt Munro Hill Climb takes place. Syd and Max enjoy the racing and other adventures in this rustic town which Linzi feels to be one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets.

Syd and Max Save Grandad at the Southern Field Days details the adventure that the two boys have whilst escorting Nana and Grandad around a three day farming extravaganza at Waimumu near Gore.

This book will is to launch at the Southern Field Days Feb 2018.