Mary Grant Bruce
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.
Robin
** When a spirited girl’s love for adventure leads to trouble at school, she must face the consequences and find her path forward.
By Mary Grant Bruce
From Billabong to London
On their family farm during World War I, a brother and sister face life-altering decisions that send them on a coming-of-age journey across the ocean.
By Mary Grant Bruce
Mates at Billabong
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.
By Mary Grant Bruce
Back to Billabong
In a home filled with tension and a controlling stepmother, a young woman yearns for belonging and a chance to escape the chaos, finding hope in her brother’s return from war.
By Mary Grant Bruce
The Tower Rooms
A young woman escapes her monotonous life as a teacher to find adventure and self-discovery while working for a peculiar family in a mysterious rural estate.
By Mary Grant Bruce
Captain Jim
Three friends seek to create a peaceful sanctuary for returning soldiers after inheriting a property from a fallen comrade, changing their own lives forever.
By Mary Grant Bruce
Norah of Billabong
A spirited young girl returns from boarding school full of excitement to her family’s rural Australian station, promising adventure and heartwarming moments.
By Mary Grant Bruce
Jim and Wally
Amid the horrors of World War I, two young Australian friends face gas attacks, artillery barrages, and the constant threat of death, testing the limits of their courage and the strength of their bond.
By Mary Grant Bruce
'Possum
A family leaves the comforts of city life for a rugged existence in rural Australia to improve their son’s health, facing unforeseen chaos and challenges.
By Mary Grant Bruce
Dick Lester of Kurrajong
A boy's world turns upside down with a surprise visit from his mother, sparking a journey filled with adventure and the promise of a long-awaited family reunion.
By Mary Grant Bruce
A Little Bush Maid
In the wild beauty of the Australian bush, a spirited girl and her cherished animals discover life's joys and face its trials.
By Mary Grant Bruce
The Stone Axe of Burkamukk
In the Australian outback, a tribe’s peaceful existence is shattered by a gigantic kangaroo, leading them on a perilous hunt for revenge and survival.
By Mary Grant Bruce
The Twins of Emu Plains
Two ambitious twins must balance their personal aspirations with the urgent need to support their struggling family, showing resilience and teamwork.
By Mary Grant Bruce