“Prepare for a crash landing!” shouted Sydney.

Flying hedgehogs? Ridiculous! When Taylor decides that he wants to be the World’s First Flying Hedgehog, there is nothing Sydney can do to stop him. Will Taylor realize his dream? And can Sydney keep his spiny friend in one piece? This hilarious story highlights the importance of friendship and the need to reach for the sky.

In this new series, readers meet two unlikely friends who have big dreams and who stick by each other through thick and thin.

Illustrated by Deborah Hocking.

Age Range: 6–9
Grade Level: 1–4
Series: The Sydney & Taylor Series (Book 2)
Hardcover: 80 pages
Publisher: Clarion Books (August 3, 2021)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0358106214
ISBN-13: 978-0358106357

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REVIEWS 

“Finished reading the Mercy Watson series and looking for another neighborhood to fall in love with? Sydney and Taylor’s tree is a great place to look! These two unlikely friends, a skunk and hedgehog, will delight you. Sydney is a loyal friend, and Taylor is a dreamer. In this installment, Taylor wants to fly. What do you think will help him fly? Feathers? A blanket? No, but you’ll be surprised with the answer. The color illustrations are sweet. A wonderful bridge for readers moving from picture to chapter books or families sharing read-aloud and moving to longer books. Recommend for all libraries who serve the under 10.” —Goodreads review by Celestmcolon  

AWARDS AND LISTS 

  • Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books 2021

  • Wisconsin State Reading Association 2021 Just One More Page Recommended Books List