What readers say about “Silent Sentinel”.

  • Illustration of two birds on tree branches in a wooded landscape with green hills and city skyline in the background, featuring eucalyptus leaves and twigs.

    The beautifully painted illustrations (by the author) help tell this wonderful narrative. They are presented in typically Australian hues, making the scenes realistic, relatable and honest.

    Meg, artist

  • A lizard on the left, and artwork of a natural scene with plants and rocks on the right.

    A beautifully illustrated book - the detailed images alone can be pored over and there’s always something new to discover. The story is thought provoking and beautiful. It is enjoyable on its own, and also offers many starting points for further discussion of history, change, nature, wildlife and the impact of humans on the environment.

    Henkela, Goodreads

  • Illustration of children by a creek and a green frog

    This book does a great job of helping readers think about how we treat the environment and why it’s important to protect it. It’s a simple but powerful story that both kids and adults can enjoy and learn from. Highly recommended!

    Pieter, Goodreads

  • An illustration of traditional fire management with controlled burning in a grassy field. On the right, a botanical drawing of a yellow-flowered plant with roots exposed.

    This book is more than a story, it's a work of art brought to life in a way that can only truly be achieved by an author-illustrator.

    David, Australian expat

  • Illustration of a large tree with two people standing nearby, with a foreground branch of elongated, red-speckled leaves on a black background.

    I can't wait to share it with my students at school.

    Sarah Jane, teacher

  • Illustration of a eucalyptus tree by a river with green leaves on a branch.

    The story is just wonderful in the way you take the reader on a journey through time. The artwork is amazing!!!

    Sharon

  • Illustration of two birds sitting on a tree branch with a view of distant buildings; accompanied by a separate illustration of a leafy branch.

    The narrative flows effortlessly and the combination of the different people who have, and do live on this land and its expanding fragile environment, is sympathetic to the delicate balance of our cultural mix and recognition of the diverse natural ecology.

    Robyn

  • Silent Sentinel: The Story of a Redgum is your opportunity to immerse yourself into the past. To see and hear and smell and feel. Amaria's beautiful illustrations and flowing prose make this a book that can be enjoyed by both the young and the old. This is a book that I'll be returning to.

    Naomi