Mates At Billabong

Mates At Billabong is a children's novel written by Mary Grant Bruce. The story revolves around a group of young friends who spend their summer holidays at Billabong, a cattle station in the Australian outback. The main character, Norah Linton, is a strong-willed and adventurous girl who loves to ride horses and explore the bush. She is joined by her brother Jim, her cousin Wally, and their friends, including the mischievous Bunty and the quiet and studious David.As the group embarks on various adventures, they encounter a range of challenges and obstacles, from dangerous bushfires to hostile strangers. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and perseverance. The book also explores themes such as the importance of family, the beauty of nature, and the unique culture of rural Australia.Mates At Billabong is a classic Australian children's book that has been beloved by generations of readers. It is a heartwarming and engaging story that captures the spirit of adventure and the magic of childhood.""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.