We of the Never-Never Retold for Children by Nance Donkin, Illustrated by Elizabeth Honey (1983, Hardcover)

Author:
Nance Donkin
Based on the autobiography by Mrs Aeneas (Jeannie) Gunn

Illustrator:
Elizabeth Honey

Publisher:
Hutchinson of Australia, Richmond, Victoria

Publication Date:
1983

Format:
Hardcover with dust jacket

Pages:
134 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

ISBN:
0091484405

Condition:
Good. Dust jacket shows minor edge and corner wear. Internally clean and tightly bound.

Description:
This 1983 edition presents We of the Never-Never, the beloved Australian classic by Jeannie Gunn, thoughtfully retold for younger readers by acclaimed author Nance Donkin. Set in 1902 on Elsey Station in the Northern Territory, it portrays the hardships and humanity of life in remote Australia during the early 20th century. Richly illustrated by Elizabeth Honey, this edition brings to life the people, culture, and encounters between settlers and Aboriginal Australians. Part of the Marcie Muir Collection of Australian Children’s Books.

Why You'll Love It:
A meaningful introduction to Australian frontier life for younger audiences. Ideal for classrooms, homeschooling, and collectors of historical children’s literature. A respectful and accessible retelling of a key piece of Australia's literary and cultural heritage.