"Red Dog in Bandit Country" by Bill Redding follows the gripping journey of a rugged Australian cattle dog named Red and his owner, a determined cattleman. Set against the backdrop of the harsh and untamed outback, the duo faces numerous challenges, including unpredictable weather and territorial bandits threatening their land and cattle. As they navigate treacherous terrain and dangerous encounters, Red's loyalty and instincts shine through. The story beautifully captures the bond between man and dog while exploring themes of resilience, survival, and the spirit of the Australian landscape. Together, they must protect their home from those who seek to do harm. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 240 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2003 by Random House New Zealand Ltd .

Fleur Beale is the author of I Am Not Esther and Walking Lightly . In 2012 she won the Margaret Mahy Medal for her outstanding contribution to children's writing, and in 2015 she was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to literature.