From Billabong to London by Mary Grant Bruce

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Author Bruce, Mary Grant, 1878-1958
Illustrator Leist, Fred, 1873-1945
Title From Billabong to London
Credits Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed
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Summary "From Billabong to London" by Mary Grant Bruce is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Linton family, especially focusing on young Jim and his sister Norah, as they navigate life at their rural Australian homestead, Billabong, amidst the backdrop of World War I. Themes of adventure, growth, and the challenges brought by the war are expected to unfold throughout the narrative as the characters prepare for a significant transition. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the idyllic homestead of Billabong, with its sprawling gardens and welcoming atmosphere, setting up the peaceful life the characters lead before the impending upheavals of war. We meet the central figures, including David Linton, the nurturing father; Jim, who is grappling with the desire to enlist; and Norah, who not only cares for the home and animals but is also eager to partake in the upcoming journey to England with her father and brother. The relationships and daily activities at Billabong are depicted in a lively manner, hinting at a mixture of both excitement and apprehension as the family braves the uncertainties of the world beyond their home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Australia -- Juvenile fiction
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories, Australian
Subject Country life -- Australia -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Ocean travel -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 60444
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 22, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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