Brindabella

Written by Ursula Dubosarsky · Illustrated by Andrew Joyner

A boy rescues a kangaroo, sparking a friendship tested by the call of the wild.

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190 pages· ~720L

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Bookroo's summary

In the Australian bush, young Pender's life changes when he rescues Brindabella, a joey orphaned by a gunshot. As their bond grows, the untamed wilderness beckons Brindabella, challenging their friendship. Can Pender hold onto his new companion, or will the call of freedom prove too strong? Discover the beauty and brutality of nature in this unforgettable tale of friendship and survival.

From the publisher

This is a story about a boy called Pender and a kangaroo called Brindabella, about how they became friends, and all the things that happened to them because of it. Pender and his father live in an old house made of honey-colored stone in the bush by the river, with only the company of his father’s paintings and the loyal dog, Billy-Bob. Then, on one winter morning, a gunshot among the trees changes everything. When Pender rescues Brindabella from the pouch of her murdered mother, an unusual friendship blossoms between the lonely boy and the orphaned joey. But Brindabella is no ordinary kangaroo. And though Pender has saved her life, the untameable wildness of the bush–and freedom–call to her . . . Lyrical and unforgettable, Brindabella explores the brutal beauty of the Australian bush.

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