"Ned Kelly's Jerilderie Letter" by Dean Jones presents the iconic outlaw's bold manifesto, penned in 1879. The letter, unveiled in Jerilderie, New South Wales, serves as a declaration of Kelly's grievances against the colonial authorities and a call for justice for the oppressed Irish settlers. In a mix of autobiography and political commentary, Kelly articulates his life experiences, struggles, and criticisms of the injustices faced by himself and his fellow countrymen. This compelling narrative offers insights into the mind of one of Australia's most infamous figures, blending history and legend in a captivating exploration of rebellion and resistance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 10-14 years.

There are 64 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 2007 by Walker Books Australia .

Carole Wilkinson was born in the UK but now lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband and daughter. She is an award-winning author and has written more than a dozen books. DRAGONKEEPER is her first book to be published in the UK.