Download or read book The Horse Who Bit a Bushranger written by Jackie French and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exciting new tale of a brumby, a boy and a bushranger in the Animal Stars series. A story of survival, second chances ... and a dance with danger. Young Billy Marks is a pickpocket, transported to the penal colony of New South Wales. He reckons he'll become a bushranger - but that's before he's had a chance to see the bush up close. And when he buys the big white brumby stallion, covered with scars but refusing to bend to any man's will, he knows he made the right choice. Billy's daughter Mattie Jane thinks her father can ride any horse who ever lived ... and so can she! But when tragedy strikes, the Marks clan, including Mattie's beloved horse, Rebel Yell, will need all their courage to keep the family together. The deeds and disputed stories of Jackie French's own ancestors inspire another novel - a tale of proud horses, trailblazing farmers and their resilient wives, and desperate men forced to break the law to survive. PRAISE FOR ANIMAL STARS SERIES: 'beautifully written ... a significant addition to the books about Gallipoli' - ReadPlus.com.au 'marvel at Jackie French's versatility and her skill in making the past live for young readers' - Magpies

Download or read book The Camel Who Crossed Australia written by Jackie French and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the famous Burke and Wills expedition ... as it has never been told before. The humans call him 'Bell Sing', but to the other camels he is known as 'He Who Spits Further Than the Wind'. Transported from the mountains and deserts of the 'Northwest Frontier' (present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan), Bell Sing accompanies explorers Burke and Wills as they try to cross Australia from south to north. Bell Sing has never had a high opinion of humans -- or horses. And this expedition is the worst-managed caravan he's ever been in. Camel handler Dost Mahomet and soldier John King are also beginning to wonder if their leader is competent ... or crazy. Bell Sing can smell water over the sandhills on the horizon ... and freedom too. Can the expedition succeed? And who -- if anyone -- will survive? This is the gritty and true story about one of the most extraordinary and iconic events in Australia's history. PRAISE FOR THE ANIMAL STARS 'an irreverent and informative charmer' - Sunday Age 'What a delight to read this book! ... could inspire much original history reading by young readers' - Book News 'This is history brought to life for the younger reader' - Reader's Feast Book Guide

Download or read book The Story of the Australian Bushrangers written by George E. Boxall and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Bushranger s Secret written by Henry Mrs. Clarke and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Bushranger's Secret" by Henry Mrs. Clarke. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Download or read book The Bushranger s Secret written by Henry Clarke and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-09-14 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Bushranger's Secret" by Mrs. Henry Clarke is an intriguing work of historical fiction set in colonial Australia. This novel immerses readers in the rugged and untamed landscape of the Australian outback during the 19th century, a time when bushrangers, or highwaymen, roamed the wilderness. The story revolves around the lives of the main characters, who find themselves entangled in a web of secrets and mysteries. The term "bushranger" refers to a criminal who sought refuge in the vast, remote areas of Australia, and the narrative explores the life of one such bushranger and the impact of his actions on the lives of the other characters. As the plot unfolds, readers are drawn into a world of suspense, as secrets are revealed, relationships are tested, and characters face moral dilemmas. The Australian landscape serves as a powerful backdrop, characterized by its harsh beauty and challenges. "The Bushranger's Secret" delves into themes of morality, justice, and the consequences of one's actions. It paints a vivid picture of the struggles and triumphs of the characters against the backdrop of a lawless and unforgiving frontier. This novel combines historical accuracy with captivating storytelling to transport readers to a bygone era of Australian history. It offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in the Australian wilderness, where survival often depended on wit, courage, and determination. In summary, "The Bushranger's Secret" by Mrs. Henry Clarke is a historical fiction novel that weaves together a gripping narrative, rich character development, and an evocative setting to provide readers with a captivating and immersive reading experience.

Download or read book Tommy Bell Bushranger Boy The Horse Thief written by Jane Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-09-05 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Included on the South Australian Premier’s Reading Challenge list.An exciting new Australian adventure series full of danger, daring and wild colonial boys! Tommy Bell, Bushranger Boy is a wonderful new series featuring Tommy’s time travelling escapades that take him face-to-face with some of Australia’s most notorious bushrangers. The hero of the series, Tommy Bell, lives in regional NSW in contemporary times but is able to travel back in time to the gold rush days by wearing an old bushranger’s hat that he discovered on his grandfather’s farm. Tommy and his friends find themselves up close and personal with one of Australia’s well known outlaws. With each adventure there is plenty of danger and excitement: armed hold-ups, sieges, frauds, shoot-outs, police chases, jail-time and much more. Each book cleverly incorporates a parallel story from Tommy’s twenty-first century life that tests his friendships and develops his character. Book 2 – The Horse Thief Tommy Bell is happy when the popular new kid at school wants him to join his gang. His new friend is trouble but he’s not half as much trouble as the bushranger that Tommy meets when his magic hat takes him back to the gold rush days. Tommy finds himself in the middle of a horse robbery, a police chase and a prison escape!

Download or read book The Story of the Australian Bushrangers written by George Boxall and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book History of the Australian Bushrangers written by George Eedes Boxall and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dingo written by Jackie French and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jackie French's critically acclaimed and best-selling ANIMAL STARS series looks at history through the eyes of an animal. All of Australia's dingoes may be descended from one south-east Asian 'rubbish dog' who arrived here over 5,000 years ago. This is a story about the first dingo.It is also the story of Loa, who heads off across the sea in his canoe when the girl he loves marries another. He takes only his spears and a 'rubbish dog', one of the scavengers from around the camp to eat if he gets hungry, or to throw to threatening sharks or crocodiles. But when a storm blows boy and dog out to sea, both must learn to survive in a strange new world as partners - and even as friends. From renowned author Jackie French comes a story about survival in our earliest times. Praise for The Horse Who Bit a Bushranger: 'This is a gripping, moving story that is also wonderfully evocative of an era when survival meant growing, creating or killing everything you needed. Kids will love the book for its pace, its sense of adventure and the fact that it is a darn good tale, like French's earlier books in the series.' -- Books + Publishing

Download or read book The Last of the Bushrangers written by Francis Augustus Hare and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Bushranger s Wife written by Cheryl Adnams and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He stole her locket ... she stole his heart. Central Highlands of Victoria, 1861 Jack the Devil's reputation precedes him. The most notorious bushranger on the Central Highlands, nothing throws him off his game ... until he holds up Prudence Stanforth and her grandmother. Jack can't help but be captivated by the feisty Pru, with her sweeping red hair and complete lack of fear. Weeks later, Pru crosses paths with the respectable businessman Jack Fairweather, and it's not long before she recognises him as the bushranger who stole her beloved necklace. His price for the locket's return is her silence ... and a kiss. A kiss that sparks something inside them both. When Pru discovers her grandmother has been keeping a devastating secret, running away with Jack the Devil is the perfect escape for her broken heart. The dangerous nature of his less-than-salubrious occupation is a poetic contradiction to her sheltered upbringing and only fuels their passion. Until that danger becomes a reality. Between the return of dark elements from Jack's past and authorities intent on his capture, Jack and Pru must fight for their future together ... or risk losing everything. A rollicking historical tale about following your heart, finding home in unexpected places - and bushrangers - for readers of Darry Fraser and Alison Stuart. PRAISE: 'The Bushranger's Wife is a story filled with passion, danger, adventure and the true power of love. It is fast-paced and heartwarming, flirty and sensual. It has all the elements of a perfect romance read.' Beauty and Lace 'A dangerous bushranger, a feisty young woman ahead of her time, a stolen necklace and an undeniable love tryst defines this heart pounding tale from Cheryl Adnams ... This is one fiery tale!' Mrs B Book Reviews

Download or read book Irralie s Bushranger and the Unbidden Guest written by Ernest William Hornung and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hero on a Stolen Horse written by Hilary Evans and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book History of Australian Bushranging written by Charles White and published by Viking. This book was released on 1900 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Elsa Goody Bushranger written by Darry Fraser and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elsa Goody is a woman on a quest for buried treasure - and her own freedom. A thrilling historical romance adventure from a bestselling Australian author. 1896 Robe, South Australia When Elsa Goody's father and brother George die in quick succession she and her sister Rosie are in trouble. Pursued by an unpleasant suitor with dubious motivation, Elsa leaves for Victoria on the hunt for a fortune in gold coins that her brother has hidden. If Elsa can find it she will be able to save Rosie and herself from married slavery. Their quest leads them on a cross-country journey to find the last man who saw her brother alive, Ezekiel Jones. But Elsa is not the only one looking for buried treasure. She and Rosie are beset by bushrangers and in the confusion Elsa is accused of being an accomplice. Luckily not everyone believes that Elsa is a criminal. When she finally catches up with Ezekiel, it's clear that for him she can do no wrong. But with everyone chasing her and bloody violence on the horizon, life is becoming increasingly complicated. Will she and Rosie ever manage to solve the mystery, find the gold and free themselves from a dark future? 'Outstanding prose that flows and ripples through every page.' Starts at 60

Download or read book Irralie s Bushranger written by Ernest William Hornung and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Dog Who Loved A Queen written by Jackie French and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 2 in the Animal Stars series - where history comes alive through the eyes of special animals. To outsiders, Mary is a queen and a threat, but to her devoted dog Folly, she is his world To the world outside her luxurious prison, Mary Queen of Scots was either a shameless beauty who killed her husband, or the rightful Queen of England and Scotland, tragically held captive by Elizabeth I. But to the dog who loved her, Mary was simply his mistress, and the centre of his world. While Mary desperately plotted to seize both her freedom and the throne, her dog Folly's world is one of chasing mice behind the tapestries and enjoying turkey legs with quinces for supper. Until the day comes when they try to take his Queen away ... Based on the true story of the dog who was with Mary when she died, the Dog Who Loved a Queen is a fascinating tale of religious bigotry, plots and passion - and the unquestioning loyalty of a small Scottish terrier.