"Mates at Billabong" by Mary Grant Bruce follows the adventures of two young boys, Don and his friend, as they explore life in rural Australia. Set against the backdrop of a scenic billabong, the story captures themes of friendship, loyalty, and the joys of nature. The boys engage in various escapades, facing challenges that test their bond and character. Throughout their journey, they learn valuable life lessons about courage, responsibility, and the importance of community. With vivid descriptions and relatable characters, Bruce paints a charming picture of childhood innocence and adventure in the Australian bush. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Bluegum Classics .

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 0-12 years.

There are 194 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by Alpha Edition .

Mary Grant Bruce (christened Minnie) was born in 1878 and enjoyed writing from an early age. Much of her childhood was spent on her grandparent's property, which set the scene for the Billabong books. Her first novel, A LITTLE BUSH MAID, was published in 1910 and based on her already popular children's serial of the same name, published weekly in the Age. It was an instant success and thirteen more Billabong books followed. Mary Grant Bruce died in 1958.