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Animals -- Australia -- Juvenile fiction Books
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Ethel C. Pedley
Dot and the Kangaroo
"Dot and the Kangaroo" by Ethel C. Pedley is a children's book written in 1899. When five-year-old Dot gets lost in the Australian bush, she encounters a grey kangaroo who offers her magical berries that allow her to understand animal language. The kangaroo, who has lost her own joey, agrees to help Dot find her way home. Together they embark on a journey through the bush, meeting various marsupials and facing dangers including Aboriginal hunters and an animal court trial.
Ethel C. Pedley
Dot and the Kangaroo
"Dot and the Kangaroo" by Ethel C. Pedley is a children's book written in 1899. When five-year-old Dot gets lost in the Australian bush, she encounters a grey kangaroo who gives her magical berries that allow her to understand animal language. The kangaroo, grieving her own lost joey, agrees to help Dot find her way home. Together they journey through the wilderness, facing trials and dangers including a dramatic animal court and hunters, in search of Dot's family.
William Henry Giles Kingston
Adventures in Australia
"Adventures in Australia" by William Henry Giles Kingston is an adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows two young men, Maurice and Guy Thurston, who travel to Australia to find their fortunes with the help of their uncle, Mr. Oliver Strong. As they embark on their journey, they not only explore the uncharted wilderness of Australia but also encounter various challenges, including interactions with its wildlife and indigenous peoples. At the start of the narrative, the brothers are introduced while crossing an Australian forest, equipped for self-defense against potential dangers. They are guided by a native, Toby, as they navigate unfamiliar terrain in search of water. The opening accounts their initial misadventures, including humorous encounters with local wildlife, like the laughing jackass, and intriguing meetings with indigenous warriors. This section establishes the brothers’ enthusiasm for their new life while foreshadowing encounters with bushrangers and other challenges, setting the tone for their adventurous journey ahead.
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