Denzel the Orphan Duck - Softcover

Denzel the Orphan Duck is the story of a young duck, orphaned at very early age when the whole of his family are killed, who is adopted by a pair of coots and given a safe, loving home. From this haven he is able to explore the lake, and meet the other inhabitants, accompanied by his best friend Wally the Dartford Warbler. There are new friends to make, and interesting animals to meet. However, there are dangers on the lake. They learn at close quarters about 'the food chain'. Will they and their friendship survive into adulthood?

The Author was born in 1944 and was raised in Orpington, Kent. Sidney's mother was of Irish descent, from quite a wealthy family; his father from South London, from a not so fortunate background. The middle child of ten, for reasons unknown he became the lovable rogue of mother's brood. All of his other siblings chose respectable paths whilst Sid became a notorious thief, earning serious amounts of money over his criminal career. He also became known as an infamous cat burglar, acquiring a respectable name within his career. After a spell at Her Majesty's pleasure, during which time Denzel was born, he retired from his former life and now spends his time on his award winning garden, complete with chickens. He also enjoys all types of wildlife, fishing, has a passion for good food and is an excellent cook.