Audrey of the Outback
by Christine Harris (Author) Ann James (Illustrator)
Audrey is a 1930s outback girl with a lot on her mind. Her dad has gone away to work; her brother Price thinks he's too old for games; and little Dougie likes pretending to be a bird. So together with her best friend Stumpy, Audrey ponders some of life's big questions—like whether being a swaggie (or bush traveler, as explained in the handy glossary) is lonelier than being a girl, and whether it's better to be a sheep or a cow.
Determined, mischievous, imaginative, and inquisitive, Audrey is Australia's response to Pippi Longstocking and Ramona Quimby.
Recognition: Children’s Book Council of Australia: Book of the Year, Younger Readers (2009); White Ravens Award (International Children's Library, Munich) (2009)
Determined, mischievous, imaginative, and inquisitive, Audrey is Australia's response to Pippi Longstocking and Ramona Quimby.
Recognition: Children’s Book Council of Australia: Book of the Year, Younger Readers (2009); White Ravens Award (International Children's Library, Munich) (2009)
Audrey of the Outback Series—Summary and Book Order
Series: Audrey of the OutbackReading level: 7+
Books in series: 3
Read in order? No
Next release: Finished
Tags: adventure historical family friendship girls illustrated
Print series book list
Books in series order
1. Audrey of the Outback (2008)2. Audrey Goes to Town (2009)
3. Audrey's Big Secret (2009)