Author(s): Troy Dann

Children's TV & Film

Oakie, a young Blue Heeler pup, is supposed to be delivered to Texas, USA, but through a courier bungle he ends up in Texas, Queensland in Outback Australia. Follow his adventures in this brand new series. Oakie is quickly befriended by Action Dann and they embark on a series of adventures, meeting many wonderful and quirky characters in the rugged and unique beauty of the Australian Outback. Oakie along with his new friend, relives many of the poems and stories from A B 'Banjo Paterson' and Henry Lawson that define the Australian culture. Action Dann tells his best friend Oakie the tale of the jolly swagman and his stolen jumbuck. You'll come a-Waltzing Matilda with me! Other stories in the series include: Mulga Bill's Bicycle; The Man from Snowy River; A Bush Christening and The Loaded Dog.