Syd and the Lucky Stone

Syd and the Lucky Stone (1999) Post 350

Syd and the Lucky Stone  is a third story about Syd, the Olympic Mascot from the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. In this story, Syd meets an athlete named Curly who is upset because he's lost his lucky blue stone.

He thinks he lost it in Bird Reserve, and fears he won't perform well without it. Syd offers to keep an eye out. He asks about, and a helpful bird directs him to the Satin Bowerbird. Sure enough, there's the blue stone, decorating the bower. Syd explains the stone belongs to Curly and the Bowerbird agrees to relinquish his find.

Syd takes the stone to Curly, and Millie and Olly report Curly has been making great time with his running. Curly thanks Syd, but concedes he shouldn't depend on a lucky charm, but instead rely on his talent and training. He says the bird's need (to impress a mate and have a family) is important, and sends it back. Syd returns the stone and all is well.

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