Son of Billabong by Mary Grant Bruce (Billabong Series, Ward, Lock & Co., c1951)

Author:
Mary Grant Bruce

Publisher:
Ward, Lock & Co., London & Melbourne, c1957

Format:
Hardcover with dust jacket

Pages:
255 pages, [1] leaf of plates; illustrated

Series:
Billabong Series ; No. 261
Also listed in the Marcie Muir Collection of Australian Children's Books

Condition:
Very Good – some wear and small tears to dust jacket, internally clean and tightly bound

Description:
Son of Billabong continues the beloved Billabong saga by Mary Grant Bruce, one of Australia's most enduring children's authors. This volume follows the next generation of the Linton family as they navigate life on the land, family traditions, and the challenges of growing up in rural Australia.

Published in the early 1950s and part of the classic Billabong series, this story is filled with the hallmarks of Bruce’s work—strong family values, a deep connection to the Australian bush, and spirited adventure. A must-have for collectors and fans of historical children’s literature.

Why You’ll Love It:
Nostalgic and heartfelt, this book captures a uniquely Australian way of life. Ideal for readers who treasure classic children’s stories or who want to revisit a well-loved outback series that helped define Australian juvenile fiction.