The Great Ballagundi Damper Bake by Christobel Mattingley – Illustrated by Will Mahony (1975)

Author: Christobel Mattingley (1931–2019)

Illustrator: Will Mahony

Publisher: Angus & Robertson, Sydney

Publication Date: 1975

Format: Hardcover

Pages: [44] pages

Dimensions: 20 x 24 cm

ISBN: 9780207130120 / 0207130124

Series:
Marcie Muir Collection of Australian Children’s Books

Condition: Very Good – Light wear to boards with bumping to top/bottom of spine and corners. Internally fine with clean pages and vivid illustrations.

Description:
The Great Ballagundi Damper Bake is a humorous and heartwarming Australian children’s story by acclaimed author Christobel Mattingley, with illustrations by Will Mahony. Published in 1975, the book follows the inventive efforts of a small town facing a wheat glut and financial hardship—and how a good old Aussie swaggie, ’Arry, ends up saving the day in an unexpected way.

Part of the Marcie Muir Collection, this tale is a delightful blend of rural Australian life, bush humour, and community spirit, capturing a uniquely Australian voice for young readers.

Why You'll Love It:
Quintessentially Australian in both theme and tone, this book combines playful language with warm, nostalgic illustrations. It’s a perfect gift for young readers or collectors of vintage Australian children's books.

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