Bunyip Land: A Story of Adventure in New Guinea

A restless sixteen‑year‑old named Joseph can’t sit still while his family doubts his plans. In the cramped colonial house he argues with the blunt Nurse Brown, studies a weathered map, and declares he will trek into the untamed jungles of New Guinea to find his father, a botanist rumored to be held by “savages.” Their banter reveals a world caught between genteel English expectations and the raw, vibrant life beyond the plantation’s fences.

With the reluctant but loyal native guide Jimmy at his side, Joseph sets out toward mist‑cloaked mountains, river valleys that glitter like arrows, and forests alive with parrots and strange plants. The early days of the expedition blend excitement and danger: crossing swollen streams, navigating tribal territories, and confronting his own assumptions about bravery and honor. Listeners will feel the pulse of a coming‑of‑age adventure that teeters between curiosity and caution, inviting them to share every step of Joseph’s daring quest.