Mates At Billabong

Mates At Billabong is a classic Australian children's book written by Mary Grant Bruce. The story follows the adventures of Norah and Jim, two siblings who live on a farm called Billabong with their father and his friend, Wally Meadows. When Wally's nephew, a city boy named David, comes to stay at Billabong, Norah and Jim are initially wary of him. However, they soon become friends and embark on a series of exciting adventures together, including horse riding, camping, and exploring the Australian bush.As the children spend more time together, they learn about each other's strengths and weaknesses, and develop a deep bond of friendship. But their idyllic summer is threatened when a bushfire breaks out, and they must work together to save themselves and their beloved Billabong.Mates At Billabong is a heartwarming tale of friendship, adventure, and the beauty of the Australian landscape. It is a timeless classic that has captivated generations of Australian children, and continues to be beloved by readers of all ages.""If the Doctor ever gives me anything barring the length of his tongue, I'll have apoplexy!"" remarked Wally. ""We don't twin-soul a bit better than we did. He caught me beautifully the other day. Three or four of us were going to have a supper. I'd been into town to the dentist, and was bringing home a lobster. Coming out, that idiot Bob Greenfield was next me on the train, and he amused himself by rubbing the lobster gently until the thin brown paper they wrap 'em in had worn through in places. I was talking cricket for all I was worth, and never noticed him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.