Dot and the Kangaroo
Dot and the Kangaroo is a classic Australian children's book written by Ethel C. Pedley and first published in 1899. It tells the story of a young girl named Dot who gets lost in the Australian bush and is rescued by a friendly kangaroo. The kangaroo takes Dot on a magical journey through the bush, introducing her to the animals and plants of the Australian outback. Along the way, Dot learns about the importance of respecting nature and the creatures that inhabit it. The story is full of adventure, humor, and a strong message about the importance of protecting the environment.
By Ethel C. Pedley · First published 1899 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure · 14 chapters · 33,490 words
First lines
To the children of Australia in the hope of enlisting their sympathies for the many beautiful, amiable, and frolicsome creatures of their fair land, whose extinction, through ruthless destruction, is being surely accomplished
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Dot and the Kangaroo is listed on Textopian as a novel by Ethel C. Pedley, dated 1899 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Ethel C. Pedley
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, Nature
- Length: 33,490 words
- Structure: 14 chapters, 1,113 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Fiction — The book is written for children and follows the adventures of a young girl named Dot and a kangaroo.
- Fantasy — The book contains elements of fantasy, such as talking animals and magical creatures.
- Adventure — The book follows Dot and the kangaroo on a journey of discovery and adventure.
- Nature — The book is set in the Australian outback and features a variety of animals and plants.
Tags
children's literature · adventure · friendship · animals · kangaroo · imagination · nature · Australian wildlife · fantasy · journey · self-discovery · courage
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XII
- CHAPTER XIII
- Chapter 14: Finale