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'[A] charming series of sketches concerning three young Australians and their dog. [...] Mr. Mills reveals a rare grasp of the psychology of the Australian boy, and the adventures of his three heroes are told with quaintly restrained touches of humour. Each of the 33 chapters is in itself a complete tale, but the boys' efforts to capture a villainous burglar give continuity to the sketches. The chapters, none of which covers more than five pages, are rather short; but Sam and his friends and the 'grown-ups' who enter into the tale are delightfully drawn, and very true to type.' Source: Review, 'Mr Mills's New Book', The Register.