Sorry Wally — A Real Reef Adventure
A playful story about friendship, kindness and finding where you belong. Created by underwater photographer and children’s author Troy Mayne, Sorry Wally brings real underwater photographs of Wally and his reef friends into an imaginative adventure. The original edition of Sorry Wally was included in the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge. A revised edition is coming soon.
Meet the Reef Gang
Wally the Wrasse
Meet the real Napoleon wrasse who inspired Wally’s Reef Gang. In the stories, Wally’s big personality leads to wild adventures—and lessons about kindness, friendship and belonging.
Casey the Turtle
Casey’s reef adventures bring friendship, surprises and a lunchbox worth holding on to! Discover the real turtle photographs behind this much-loved member of Wally’s Reef Gang.
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Shelley the Turtle
Meet Shelley, one of the real turtles behind Wally’s Reef Gang. Follow her underwater adventures as the gang discovers what it means to care for one another.
Meet Troy Mayne
Troy Mayne is a professional underwater photographer and author based in Australia. His work captures the vibrant life of the Great Barrier Reef, bringing a playful and educational perspective to the underwater world. He is the creative mind behind the Wally's Reef Gang series, dedicated to inspiring children through the beauty and mystery of the ocean.
Bring the Reef into Your Classroom
Explore friendship, kindness and belonging through story and discussion.
Discover real reef animals through Troy’s underwater photography.
Encourage observation, curiosity and thoughtful questions about ocean life.
Connect reading with creative writing, art and caring for the marine environment.
Wally’s World
Meet Wally and his reef friends in their funniest underwater moments!
