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Mary Grant Bruce, a renowned Australian childrens author, dedicated a year to gathering the rich tapestry of Aboriginal stories from Gippsland, a region once vibrant with the early Australians. Today, while the original tribal communities have disappeared, their descendants continue to honor their legacy. This captivating collection features 13 stories from the Gunaikurnai people, as recounted by their elders to Bruce. In her poignant preface, she reflects on the loss of these ancient tribes and their cherished legends, which encapsulate their understanding of the world—its wildlife, natural...

Dive into this enchanting Australian childrens classic that brings to life the adventures of a spirited tomboy on a ranch, set in a time reminiscent of A Little Florida Lady. While the story offers a delightful glimpse into rural life, be prepared for some outdated racial portrayals of Asian and Aboriginal characters. (Summary by BellonaTimes)

Join Norah Linton, her brother Jim, their father David, and Jims Australian friend Wally as they embark on a heartfelt journey during World War I. When tragedy strikes the family with the death of an Irish friend, Norah inherits a grand house in Surrey—Homewood. To honor their friends memory, they transform this residence into a sanctuary for Tired People soldiers recovering from injuries or those on leave without a place to call home. As Jim and Wally answer the call to fight, Norah and her father are left to nurture and support these weary heroes, providing them a refuge in the ...

This is a collection of short stories by well-known Australian author, Mary Grant Bruce (1878-1958). It combines the stories previously published as “Australian Christmas Yarns Volumes I & II”, with the addition of three previously unreleased stories.

This collection follows on from Australian Christmas Yarns Volume I and consists of 10 stories by notable Australian author Mary Grant Bruce (1878-1958). These stories sketch challenges of landscape, relationship, loss and hope.

This collection of short stories by notable Australian author Mary Grant Bruce (1878-1958) reflects on Australian experiences of summertime. Infused with the smells, sounds, and textures of Australian life during the Christmas season, these stories also highlight the strengths and yearnings of their characters.

Billabong, a large cattle and sheep property in the Australian countryside, is home to 12-year-old Norah Linton, her widowed father, David, and her older brother, Jim. Norah's prim and proper aunts, who live in the city, consider she is in danger of "growing up wild" - riding all over Billabong on her beloved pony, Bobs, helping with mustering, and joining in on all the holiday fun when Jim and his friends come home from boarding school.

Twins Jean and Jo Weston are fifteen-year-old country girls who are just finishing their first year at boarding school in Melbourne. They receive bad news from their father: due to drought the farm at Emu Plains is struggling, and next year they will need to stay home and help around the property. They will also be required to tutor their little brother, Billy.