Dot and the Kangaroo
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2006-07-22 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #18891 |
Description
"Dot and the Kangaroo" by Ethel C. Pedley is a children's book written in 1899. When five-year-old Dot gets lost in the Australian bush, she encounters a grey kangaroo who gives her magical berries that allow her to understand animal language. The kangaroo, grieving her own lost joey, agrees to help Dot find her way home. Together they journey through the wilderness, facing trials and dangers including a dramatic animal court and hunters, in search of Dot's family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)