Dot and the Kangaroo

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Dot and the Kangaroo

by Ethel C. Pedley

EN·~3 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total
1

Australian Publications.

3:21
2

DOT and the KANGAROO - By ETHEL C. PEDLEY - WITH 19 FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS By FRANK P. MAHONY

1:39
3

DOT AND THE KANGAROO - BY - ETHEL C. PEDLEY - With 19 Illustrations by Frank P. Mahony

0:46
4

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:42
5

DOT AND THE KANGAROO

0:01
6

CHAPTER I

13:52
7

CHAPTER II

12:27
8

CHAPTER III

12:13
9

CHAPTER IV

24:30
10

CHAPTER V

8:26

Description

In this gentle Australian tale a young girl named Dot finds herself alone in the wide, sun‑drenched bush after a sudden mishap. A kind kangaroo discovers her, offering shelter and a safe place to rest while the two begin an unlikely friendship. As they travel together, the kangaroo introduces Dot to the curious creatures that call the outback home, from chatty kookaburras to a wise old platypus, each sharing stories and songs that bring the landscape to life.

The narrative weaves simple, lyrical prose with vivid illustrations that capture the spirit of the Australian wilderness. Through Dot’s eyes readers experience the wonder of discovery, the comfort of unexpected kindness, and the quiet courage needed to find one’s way back. The story’s warm tone and gentle pacing make it a soothing listen for children and a nostalgic journey for listeners of any age.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (191K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jason Isbell, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2006-07-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ethel C. Pedley

Ethel C. Pedley

1859–1898

An English-born Australian musician and writer, she is remembered for creating one of Australia's best-loved children's classics, Dot and the Kangaroo. Her work blends adventure, sympathy for animals, and a vivid sense of the bush.

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