Cecil is a well-read and world-traveled bird of nearly flightless origin. After a daring escape from Egypt on the back of a camel, an ocean crossing in the belly of a whale, and a short stint on the back of a condor, he finds himself in Terra Austris.

He quickly seeks out the most intellectual beings of the new land and ends up the friend of the native horses and egrets. Friends he finds lacking his tact and ambition, but they will do, for now.

While it pays to live on the hind end of the largest horse in town, Cecil can't help but wonder if there is a better life for him waiting in the wings. What, with friends who dine on the dung of your Brumby, you can't blame him for thinking that things smell a little off.

Reading can be risky business. It's obvious when you consider that those who read nearly all wear glasses. It must be bad for the eyes.

This Twit will take his chances-
He thinks you should, too!