Ned Kelly
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Step into the rugged, dust-swept landscapes of 19th-century Victoria through the evocative visual lens of this classic Australian children's narrative. Ken Little’s retelling of the life and legend of Ned Kelly distills the complex, often mythologized history of the infamous bushranger into an accessible format that captures the imagination of young readers. Through spare, rhythmic prose, the narrative traces Kelly’s trajectory from his early life to his inevitable confrontation with colonial authority, grounding the larger-than-life figure in a human context that feels both immediate and timeless. The book is elevated significantly by the distinctive, nostalgic illustrations of Dee Huxley, whose work became a cornerstone of the Australian picture book aesthetic during the late 20th century. Her ability to translate the stark reality of the bush and the intensity of the Kelly legend into approachable, emotive imagery provides a bridge between historical fact and cultural folklore. This edition serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring fascination with the "Iron Outlaw" in the Australian consciousness, offering a quintessential piece of regional literary history that remains a cherished staple of children’s home libraries.
Author: Ken Little (Illustrated by Dee Huxley)
Format: Hardback
Genre: Childrens fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Step into the rugged, dust-swept landscapes of 19th-century Victoria through the evocative visual lens of this classic Australian children's narrative. Ken Little’s retelling of the life and legend of Ned Kelly distills the complex, often mythologized history of the infamous bushranger into an accessible format that captures the imagination of young readers. Through spare, rhythmic prose, the narrative traces Kelly’s trajectory from his early life to his inevitable confrontation with colonial authority, grounding the larger-than-life figure in a human context that feels both immediate and timeless. The book is elevated significantly by the distinctive, nostalgic illustrations of Dee Huxley, whose work became a cornerstone of the Australian picture book aesthetic during the late 20th century. Her ability to translate the stark reality of the bush and the intensity of the Kelly legend into approachable, emotive imagery provides a bridge between historical fact and cultural folklore. This edition serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring fascination with the "Iron Outlaw" in the Australian consciousness, offering a quintessential piece of regional literary history that remains a cherished staple of children’s home libraries.