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100 1 _aBruce, Mary Grant,
_d1878-1958
245 1 0 _aNorah of Billabong
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-10-07
508 _aProduced by Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"Norah of Billabong" by Mary Grant Bruce is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Norah Linton, a spirited fifteen-year-old girl returning home to Billabong Station after spending time at a boarding school. As she navigates her feelings of homesickness and the challenges of adapting to life at school, the narrative promises a blend of adventure, family ties, and the heartwarming essence of Australian rural life. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere is celebratory as it is "breaking up" day at Beresford House, marking the end of term for Norah and her classmates. The narrative introduces us to Norah, who is bursting with excitement upon seeing her friend Wally Meadows and later her father and brother, showcasing the strong familial bonds she cherishes. There's a vivid depiction of school life and its contrasts with her upbringing in the Australian bush, humorously illustrated through her school experiences and mishaps. As Norah reunites with her family, readers are drawn into her eager anticipation for the adventures awaiting her at home, setting the stage for a rich exploration of life in the Australian countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAustralia -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCountry life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFamilies -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aMacfarlane, J.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60446
999 _c101272
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