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Mates at Billabong

By Mary Grant Bruce

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In the heart of the Australian bush, a young girl's adventurous life on a cattle station is disrupted by the arrival of a city cousin, sparking tensions and testing the bonds of family and friendship.

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2003-05-01
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Summary

"Mates at Billabong" by Mary Grant Bruce is a story set on an Australian cattle station that centers around Norah Linton and her life in the bush. The tale follows her experiences growing up and the bonds she shares with those around her, especially her father, David. Norah's world changes when her cousin Cecil arrives, bringing new dynamics and a different perspective shaped by city life. This sets up the exploration of friendship, adventure, and the complexities of relationships as Norah balances her free-spirited nature with the challenges brought by Cecil's presence, hinting at future conflicts and growth in their connection.

About the Author

Mary Grant Bruce, also known as Minnie Bruce, was an Australian children's author and journalist. While all her thirty-seven books enjoyed popular success in Australia and overseas, particularly in the United Kingdom, she was most famous for the Billabong series, focussing on the adventures of the Linton family on Billabong Station in Victoria and in England and Ireland during World War I.

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